Anaplastic Astrocytoma

WHO grade III

Diagnosis:

Suggested by MRI and confirmed by pathology (brain biopsy/resection)

Findings on Investigations:

Ill defined, homogenous lesion. Some enhancement within the mass, but not a ring

Pathology:

Histology:

  • Nuclear atypia, mitosis, no microvascular proliferation, no necrosis

Treatment:

Radiotherapy
Consider surgery or chemotherapy in some cases

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