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==High-grade astrocytoma with piloid features== | |||
* Frequent in posterior fossa (75%). | |||
* 1-3% of all brain tumors. | |||
* Histology may resemble Glionblastoma or Pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma. | |||
* Tumor is enriched for piloid cell processes. | |||
* ATRX nuclear loss is frequent. | |||
* Usu. MAPK-pathway alterations + CDKN2A homozygous deletion. | |||
* Distinct methylation profile. | |||
{{Main|High-grade astrocytoma with piloid features}} | |||
==Gliomatosis cerebri== | ==Gliomatosis cerebri== | ||