Myxofibroxanthoma of the fourth ventricle--case report.

Intracranial fibrous xanthomas are extremely rare. Only 10 cases have so far been reported. A fourth ventricular tumor in an elderly female, identified histopathologically as a myxofibroxanthoma, is described here. After total excision of the tumor, she recovered uneventfully. The histological features and diagnosis of intracranial fibrous xanthomas are discussed.

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