Pilocytic Astrocytoma (grade I)

Astrocytomas are Tumours that start in brain cells called astrocytes. Pilocytic astrocytomas grow slowly and rarely spread into the tissues around them. These Tumours occur most often in children and young adults. They usually can be treated successfully.

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Treatment of pilocytic astrocytoma is usually surgery with or without radiation therapy.