Pilocytic Astrocytoma Induced Neutropenia: Case Report

Pilocytic astrocytoma (PA) is a kind of benign brain tumor. The most prevalent age group for PA, a brain tumor grade I according to the World Health Organization, is 0–14 years old. This tumour usually located in the cerebellum. PA is slow-growing, benign, and have a high survival rate. The location of tumor plays a role in executing symptoms and they include headache, vision problems, and CNS defects. MAPK alterations, KIAA1549-BRAF fusion plays a role in occurrence of PA. Diagnosis relies on imaging techniques like CT / MRI and biopsy. Treatment includes surgical resection, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Neutropenia is a side effect of treatment for PA.