astrocytoma

Pilocytic astrocytoma

This article was written by pathologists for patients. It aims to help patients understand their pathology report for pilocytic astrocytoma. It includes sections describing the symptoms, causes, genetic changes, associated syndromes, WHO grade, diagnosis, and microscopic features of this tumour. What is pilocytic astrocytoma? Pilocytic astrocytoma is a type of brain tumor originating from star-shaped …
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Astrocytoma IDH mutant CNS WHO grade 2

An IDH mutant grade 2 astrocytoma is a type of brain and spinal cord cancer. The tumour is made up of cells called astrocytes that are normally found throughout the brain and spinal cord. IDH mutant astrocytomas are typically found in the brain and most patients are under 55 years of age. What does IDH …
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Astrocytoma IDH mutant CNS WHO grade 3

An IDH mutant grade 3 astrocytoma is a type of brain and spinal cord cancer. The tumour is made up of cells called astrocytes that are normally found throughout the brain and spinal cord. IDH mutant astrocytomas are typically found in the brain and most patients are under 55 years of age. What does IDH …
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Astrocytoma IDH mutant CNS WHO grade 4

An IDH mutant grade 4 astrocytoma is a type of brain and spinal cord cancer. The tumour is made up of cells called astrocytes that are normally found throughout the brain and spinal cord. IDH mutant astrocytomas are typically found in the brain and most patients are under 55 years of age. What does IDH …
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