Pilocytic astrocytoma
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmad Al Maradni, M.D. [2], Sujit Routray, M.D. [3]
Synonyms and keywords: Pilocytic astrocytomas; Astrocytoma, pilocytic; Astrocytomas, pilocytic; PA; JPA; Juvenile pilocytic astrocytoma; Juvenile pilocytic astrocytomas; Cystic cerebellar astrocytoma; Cystic cerebellar astrocytomas; Grade I astrocytoma; Grade I astrocytomas; Grade 1 astrocytoma; Grade 1 astrocytomas; Astrocytoma, grade I; Astrocytomas, grade I; Astrocytoma, grade 1; Astrocytomas, grade 1; Astrocytoma grade I; Astrocytomas grade I; Astrocytoma grade 1; Astrocytomas grade 1; Piloid astrocytoma; Piloid astrocytomas; Juvenile astrocytoma; Juvenile astrocytomas; Spongioblastoma, NOS; Astrocytoma; Brain tumor
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Pilocytic Astrocytoma from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Staging | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | CT | MRI | Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies