xanthoastrocytoma

xanthoastrocytoma
SYN: pleomorphic x.. [xantho + astrocytoma]
- pleomorphic x. a rare variant of astrocytoma usually presenting early in life with seizures. The tumor is superficially located and composed of pleomorphic glial cells, lipidized astrocytes, and perivascular lymphocytes. SYN: x..

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