Granular cell astrocytoma is a rare morphologic variant of astrocytomas, characterized by a prominent component of plump granular tumor cells. A 77-year-old man presented with 2 weeks history of hemiparesia. Neurological examination revealed left hemiparesis and hemihypoesthesia. A magnetic resonance imaging study revealed a heterogeneously enhanced mass rigth fronto-parietal region. The patient underwent stereotactic biopsy. Histopathological diagnosis was granolar cell astrocytoma. In this report, we discuss a granular cell astrocytoma case with a review of the relevant literature.

Keywords: Astrocytoma, granular cell tumor