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An astrocytoma is a cancer of the brain which originates in astrocytes.
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In which organ could one get an anaplastic astrocytoma?
Anaplastic Astrocytoma is an individual form of Astrocytoma. Because Astrocytoma is a cancer of the brain, it then follows that the brain is the organ that gets Anaplastic Astrocytoma.
Astrocytoma is a cancer of what body part?
Astrocytoma is a cancer of the brain. Astrocytoma can occur in any person, regardless of age. Low grade astrocytoma is typically found in children and young adults, whereas high grade astrocytoma is typically found in adults.
Is Astrocytoma a cancer?
Yes
What is the most severe form of astrocytoma?
glioblastoma multiforme
What type of brain cancer did Eleanor mondale have?
She was originally diagnosed in 2005 with grade III astrocytoma.
Can exposure to asbestos cause astrocytomas?
An astrocytoma is a form of brain cancer. Asbestos has not been associated with brain cancer.
What is xanthoastrocytoma?
Xanthoastrocytoma is a benign form of astrocytoma, a cancer of the brain which originates in astrocytes, a star-shaped brain cell.
What are the physical symptoms of end stage Pylocytic Astrocytoma brain tumor?
See this site... it is helping me with my father in his end stage... http://www.brainhospice.com/
What are eleven letter words that begin and end with same letter?
Abracadabra, agoraphobia, albuminuria, amphisbaena, antonomasia and astrocytoma are 11 letter words. They begin and end with the letter a.
What is the medical term meaning malignant tumor of neuroglial cells?
glioblastoma [gli″o-blas-to´mah]any malignant astrocytoma; a rapidly growing tumor, usually of the cerebral
What is the tumor of the brain?
A brain tumor is a group, or mass, of atypical cells to your brain. Your skull, which encloses your mind, is very inflexible. Any growth internal this type of limited area can purpose problems. Brain tumors may be cancerous (malignant) or noncancerous (benign).
Are astrocytoma benign or malignant?
There is no any specific demarcation to say whether it is benign or malignant. We have WHO grading system which tells us that only cellular features of malignancy are present. But there is no metastasis so i would say that it is benign with malignant potential.
