Subtype
Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma
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Non-malignant5 active trials
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Definition
A WHO grade 2 astrocytic tumor with a relatively favorable prognosis. It is characterized by pleomorphic and lipidized cells expressing GFAP often surrounded by a reticulin network and eosinophilic granular bodies. It presents in the superficial cerebral hemispheres and involves the meninges. It typically affects children and young adults.
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Anatomy
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Names
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