noun a type of brain tumor that typically occurs in children and has distinct characteristics under a microscope
Pilocytic astrocytoma is a type of brain tumor that is typically slow-growing and most commonly found in children and young adults.
Pilocytic astrocytoma is characterized by distinctive histological features, including Rosenthal fibers and eosinophilic granular bodies.
Pilocytic astrocytoma is classified as a WHO grade I tumor and is characterized by a biphasic pattern of compact and loose areas.
Pilocytic astrocytoma is the most common type of brain tumor in children, accounting for approximately 20% of pediatric brain tumors.
Pilocytic astrocytoma is considered a low-grade tumor and is generally associated with a good prognosis.
Pilocytic astrocytoma often appears as a well-circumscribed, cystic mass with a mural nodule on imaging studies such as MRI.
Pilocytic astrocytoma is a type of brain tumor that is commonly seen and treated by neurologists.
Oncologists often work with patients diagnosed with pilocytic astrocytoma to develop treatment plans and monitor their progress.
Pathologists may analyze tissue samples to confirm the diagnosis of pilocytic astrocytoma through microscopic examination.
Neurosurgeons may perform surgeries to remove pilocytic astrocytomas in order to treat the tumor and relieve symptoms.