Werner's syndrome and astrocytoma

Dermatologica. 1989;178(2):118-20.

Abstract

Werner's syndrome, a relatively rare and autosomal recessive disorder, is well known to be characterized by a high frequency of malignant neoplasms. Werner's syndrome has not infrequently been associated with meningiomas. We report a case of Werner's syndrome and temporal astrocytoma in a 49-year-old male. As far as we are aware, this is the first report of the association of Werner's syndrome and astrocytoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Astrocytoma / complications*
  • Brain Neoplasms / complications*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Werner Syndrome / complications*