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; 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; astrocytoma grade I; astrocytoma grade 1; piloid astrocytoma; juvenile astrocytoma; 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