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Dual activating FGFR1 mutations in pediatric pilomyxoid astrocytoma

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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "Molecular Genetics & Genomic Medicine"

DOI: 10.1002/mgg3.1597

Abstract: Pilomyxoid astrocytomas are an aggressive subtype of astrocytoma, not graded by WHO, frequently located in hypothalamic/chiasmatic region, affecting diencephalic structures, and characterized by shorter survival and high recurrence rates. Pilomyxoid astrocytoma management remains controversial, with… read more here.

Keywords: dual activating; astrocytoma; pilomyxoid astrocytoma; mutations pediatric ... See more keywords
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Posterior fossa pilomyxoid astrocytoma with spontaneous hemorrhage in pediatric patients

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recommendations! Published in 2017 at "Child's Nervous System"

DOI: 10.1007/s00381-017-3549-0

Abstract: ObjectThe tumor described in this report was unique because of its involvement with a posterior fossa spontaneous hemorrhage in a pediatric patient; such a case has never been previously described in cases of pilomyxoid astrocytomas… read more here.

Keywords: posterior fossa; spontaneous hemorrhage; hemorrhage pediatric; pilomyxoid astrocytoma ... See more keywords
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Spinal Pilomyxoid Astrocytoma

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recommendations! Published in 2019 at "Pediatric Neurosurgery"

DOI: 10.1159/000502615

Abstract: Pilomyxoid astrocytoma (PMA) is a rare brain tumour generally located in the chiasmatic-hypothalamic region. In comparison to pilocytic astrocytoma, PMA has distinct histopathological features, aggressive clinical behaviour, a high recurrence rate, and early cerebrospinal fluid… read more here.

Keywords: spinal pilomyxoid; astrocytoma; pma; pilomyxoid astrocytoma ... See more keywords

Hypothalamic Pilomyxoid Astrocytoma in a Child with Lipodystrophy

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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "American Journal of Neuroradiology"

DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a7136

Abstract: SUMMARY: Pilomyxoid astrocytoma is a rare form of pediatric CNS malignancy first classified in 2007 by the World Health Organization. The tumors are similar to pilocytic astrocytomas, sharing both some imaging and histologic traits. However,… read more here.

Keywords: astrocytomas; hypothalamic pilomyxoid; lipodystrophy; pilomyxoid astrocytoma ... See more keywords