Article
Autobiographical Case Report of Experiences With Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma
Anesthesiology
Division
Far West
Hospital
Riverside Community Hospital
Document Type
Case Report
Publication Date
11-17-2021
Keywords
- plemorphic,
- levetiracetam,
- seizure activity,
- brain tumors cns tumors,
- xanthoastrocytoma
Disciplines
Abstract
Pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma is a rare brain tumor of WHO grade II designation. This case report describes the author's experience with the discovery of the tumor, living with the tumor, and eventual treatment and aftermath of how it affected her life and her understanding of the medical system.
Publisher or Conference
Cureus
Citation Information
Liu C, Winston N. Autobiographical Case Report of Experiences With Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma. Cureus. 2021;13(11):e19668. doi:10.7759/cureus.19668