Diffuse astrocytoma

A low-grade (WHO grade II) astrocytic neoplasm. It is characterized by diffuse infiltration of neighboring central nervous system structures. These lesions typically affect young adults and have a tendency for progression to anaplastic astrocytoma and glioblastoma. Based on the IDH genes mutation status, diffuse astrocytomas are classified as IDH-mutant, IDH-wildtype, and not otherwise specified.

Disease Alternative Name

astrocytoma
diffuse
malignant
grade ii astrocytoma
grade ii astrocytic tumor
low-grade astrocytoma
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grade ii astrocytic neoplasm
who grade ii astrocytoma
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