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A pilocytic astrocytoma with novel ATG16L1::NTRK2 fusion responsive to larotrectinib: a case report with genomic and functional analysis
26 Sept 2024
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The outcome of pilocytic astrocytoma (PA) depends heavily on the success of surgery. In cases where surgery alone is not curative, genetic analysis can be used to identify treatment targets for precision medicine. Here, we report a pediatric PA case that underwent incomplete surgical resection due to the tumor location. Clinical routine analyses demonstrated that the tumor did not carry any BRAF alteration. After...
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