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Astrocytoma, Grade IV

Astrocytoma, Grade IV Definition & Meaning
Astrocytoma, Grade IV Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Medical Term Astrocytoma, Grade IV?

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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