Subtype
Glioblastoma
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Subtype
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Definition
The most malignant astrocytic tumor (WHO grade 4). It is composed of poorly differentiated neoplastic astrocytes and is characterized by the presence of cellular polymorphism, nuclear atypia, brisk mitotic activity, vascular thrombosis, microvascular proliferation, and necrosis. It typically affects adults and is preferentially located in the cerebral hemispheres. (Adapted from WHO)
Data updated 22 days agoSource updated 26.08e
Taxonomy
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Parents
Children (11)
Anatomy
38 descendants in total; counters on this page aggregate over all of them.
Data updated 18 hours agoSource updated unknowncounters aggregate over descendants
Names
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Key figures
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Data updated 18 hours agoSource updated unknownregistry figures: cdc-uscs · latest year available per metric · counters aggregate over descendants