Astrocytoma overview
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Overview
Astrocytomas are primary intracranial tumors derived from astrocytes cells of the brain. They may arise in the cerebral hemispheres, in the posterior fossa, in the optic nerve, and rarely, the spinal cord. The WHO has given a four point scale depending on the histologic grade of the tumor (see below). This article focuses on the well-differentiated (Grade 2) astrocytoma. For grade 1 and 4 astrocytomas, see respective article headings: