Astrocytoma
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Fahimeh Shojaei, M.D., Ammu Susheela, M.D. [2], Ahmad Al Maradni
Synonyms and keywords: Astroglioma, Cystic astrocytoma, Diffuse astrocytoma, Astrocytic glioma, Diffuse astrocytoma, malignant astrocytoma, anaplastic astrocytoma
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Astrocytoma from other Disorders
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Study of choice |History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | X-ray | CT | MRI |Echocardiography and Ultrasound |Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Sudies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Study
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