astrocytoma (astrocytic neoplasm)

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Introduction

neoplasm of astrocytes

Epidemiology

Pathology

Microscopic pathology

Genetics

Radiology

Management

Prognosis:

  • 3-8 years depending grade of astrocytoma

More general terms

More specific terms

References

  1. WHO International Histological Classification of Tumors. Histological Typing of Tumours of the Central Nervous System. Kleihues et al. Springer-Verlag 2nd ed. 1993
  2. Pathology of Tumors of the Nervous System. 5th Ed. DS Russell & LJ Rubinstein, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1989, pg 95
  3. Cotran et al Robbins Pathologic Basis of Disease, W.B. Saunders Co, Philadelphia, PA 1989 pg 1414
  4. Harrison's Online, Chapter 370, McGraw-Hill, 2002
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 16, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2012