Diffuse astrocytoma NOS

Case contributed by Ahmed Abdrabou , 3 May 2013
Diagnosis almost certain
Changed by Bruno Di Muzio, 21 Apr 2019

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Astrocytoma - grade IIDiffuse astrocytoma NOS
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 Grade II astrocytoma (pathologically proven).

Note:IDH mutation status is not provided in this case and according to the current (2016) WHO classification of CNS tumours, this tumour would, therefore, be designated as a diffuse astrocytoma NOS.

  • -<p><strong> Grade II astrocytoma (pathologically proven)</strong></p>
  • +<p> Grade II astrocytoma (pathologically proven).</p><p><strong>Note:</strong> <a href="/articles/isocitrate-dehydrogenase">IDH mutation</a> status is not provided in this case and according to the current (2016) <a href="/articles/who-classification-of-cns-tumours-1">WHO classification of CNS tumours</a>, this tumour would, therefore, be designated as a <a href="/articles/diffuse-astrocytoma-1">diffuse astrocytoma NOS</a>.</p>
Age changed from 19 years to 20 years.
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BehavioralBehavioural changes, drowsiness, and attacks of convulsion.

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Astrocytoma - grade II
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