Discover

'Pilocytic astrocytoma' is a brain tumor that occurs predominantly in children and involves the midline, basal and posterior fossa structures. It is generally considered a benign tumor of childhood. It is often cystic and if solid, it tends to be well circumscribed. It is characteristically a contrast enhancing tumour by current imaging investigations (e.g. CT scan, MRI)
Microscopically, the tumor is composed of bipolar cells with long "hairlike" GFAP-positive processes. Rosenthal fibers, eosinophilic granular bodies and microcysts are often present.
It is classified as 'Grade 1 Astrocytoma'.

Contents

External links

External links

★ Medical Image Database

★ UC

★ fightJPA - An Organization Dedicated to Funding Research into Juvenile Pilocytic Astrocytoma