About The Medical Condition Grade IV Astrocytoma

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Grade IV Astrocytoma

Grade IV Astrocytoma Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Grade IV Astrocytoma Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Grade IV Astrocytoma?

A malignant form of astrocytoma histologically characterized by pleomorphism of cells, nuclear atypia, microhemorrhage, and necrosis. They may arise in any region of the central nervous system, with a predilection for the cerebral hemispheres, basal ganglia, and commissural pathways. Clinical presentation most frequently occurs in the fifth or sixth decade of life with focal neurologic signs or seizures.

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