Malignant astrocytoma

Malignant astrocytoma - a diffusely infiltrating, who grade iii astrocytoma with focal or dispersed anaplasia, and a marked proliferative potential. It may arise from a low grade astrocytoma, but it can also be diagnosed at first biopsy, without indication of a less malignant precursor lesion. It has an intrinsic tendency for malignant progression to glioblastoma. (who)

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