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*Classically in the cerebellum in children; most common glioma in children.<ref name=Ref_PSNP82>{{Ref PSNP|82}}</ref> | *Classically in the cerebellum in children; most common glioma in children.<ref name=Ref_PSNP82>{{Ref PSNP|82}}</ref> | ||
*The ''optic glioma'' is associated with neurofibromatosis 1. | *The ''optic glioma'' is associated with neurofibromatosis 1. | ||
* | *Rare variants include [[Pilomyxoid astrocytoma]] and [[Anaplastic pilocytic astrocytoma]]. | ||
==Imaging== | |||
*Well-defined, T2-hyperintense. | |||
*Strong CM enhancement. | |||
*May contain cysts. | |||
*Associated with midline structures. | |||
==Gross== | ==Gross== | ||