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The evolution of pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma: from genesis to molecular alterations and mimics.
Laboratory investigation; a journal of technical methods and pathology - 1 Jul 2022
Mahajan Swati, Dandapath Iman, Garg Ajay, Sharma Mehar C, Suri Vaishali, Sarkar Chitra
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Pleomorphic xanthoastrocytomas (PXAs) are rare tumors accounting for less than 1% of astrocytomas. They commonly occur in young patients and have relatively favorable prognosis. However, they are well known to have heterogenous morphology and biological behavior with the potential to recur and disseminate throughout the central nervous system, especially their anaplastic counterparts. Recent advances in the...
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