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Diffuse astrocytoma |
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| Definitions |
A rare low-grade astrocytoma characterized by a high degree of cellular differentiation, slow growth, and diffuse infiltration of adjacent brain structures, and corresponding to WHO grade II. The tumor typically affects young adults and has an intrinsic tendency for progression to high-grade glioma. Histological variants are fibrillary, gemistocytic, and protoplasmic astrocytoma. Patients most commonly present with seizures, but also with other neurological or neuropsychological abnormalities, depending on the location. |
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http://www.orpha.net/ORDO/Orphanet_251595 |
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| definition |
A rare low-grade astrocytoma characterized by a high degree of cellular differentiation, slow growth, and diffuse infiltration of adjacent brain structures, and corresponding to WHO grade II. The tumor typically affects young adults and has an intrinsic tendency for progression to high-grade glioma. Histological variants are fibrillary, gemistocytic, and protoplasmic astrocytoma. Patients most commonly present with seizures, but also with other neurological or neuropsychological abnormalities, depending on the location. |
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Orphanet |
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https://www.orpha.net/consor/cgi-bin/OC_Exp.php?Lng=en&Expert=251595 |
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Adolescent Adult Childhood |
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UMLS:C0280785 ICD-11:2A00.0Y ICD-11:XH2HK4 ICD-11:XH8W32 ICD-11:XH6UY7 ICD-11:XH2C49 ICD-10:C71.9 |
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Diffuse astrocytoma |
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ORPHA:251595 |
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ORDO:Orphanet_251595 |
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Diffuse astrocytoma |
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United States AND has_annual_incidence_average_value : 0.48 AND has_annual_incidence_range : 1-9 / 1 000 000 |
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