Diffuse astrocytoma

rare

A low-grade (WHO grade II) astrocytic neoplasm. It is characterized by diffuse infiltration of neighboring central nervous system structures. These lesions typically affect young adults and have a tendency for progression to anaplastic astrocytoma and glioblastoma. Based on the IDH genes mutation status, diffuse astrocytomas are classified as IDH-mutant, IDH-wildtype, and not otherwise specified.

Identifiers: MONDO:0016686 Orphanet:251595
Part of: Grade II glioma Low-grade astrocytoma
Also known as: astrocytoma, diffuse · astrocytoma, diffuse, malignant · fibrillary astrocytoma (histologic variant) · gemistocytic astrocytoma (histologic variant) · grade II astrocytic neoplasm

Subtypes

All diseases Rare only

Disease

Diffuse astrocytoma, MYB- or MYBL1-altered MONDO:0859615
Fibrillary astrocytoma MONDO:0016688
Gemistocytic astrocytoma MONDO:0016689
Protoplasmic astrocytoma MONDO:0016687

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