Cerebellar pilocytic astrocytoma in a patient with autism spectrum disorder and psychotic symptoms: a case report

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The patient, a 16-year-old male, was diagnosed with cerebellar pilocytic astrocytoma and exhibited both autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and psychotic symptoms.
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Psychotic symptoms included auditory hallucinations and paranoid delusions, which resolved completely after tumor resection without antipsychotic treatment.
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Despite the resolution of psychotic symptoms post-surgery, no significant changes in the patient's ASD characteristics were observed.
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Cerebellar tumors are less commonly associated with psychosis, but this case highlights the potential link between cerebellar pathology and neurodevelopmental disorders.
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This unique case contributes to understanding the interplay between cerebellar dysfunction, psychosis, and autism spectrum disorder.

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