Exploring prognostic factors and treatment strategies for long-term survival in pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma patients.

Pleomorphic xanthoastrocytomas (PXA) are rare, accounting for < 1% of all astrocytomas. Literature on the clinical course and treatment outcomes of PXAs is limited. The study aimed to determine prognosis and treatment strategies for PXAs.

Treatment Outcome of Hydrocephalus Associated with Vestibular Schwannoma.

Background And Purpose: Managing hydrocephalus in patients with vestibular schwannoma (VS) is controversial. We evaluated the clinical factors associated with hydrocephalus.

Methods: Between 2000 and 2019, 562 patients with VS were treated at our institute.