high-grade astrocytoma with piloid features

Term ID

DOID:0081304

Synonyms

Definition

An anaplastic astrocytoma that is characterized by high-grade piloid and/or glioblastoma-like histological features. It may occur anywhere in the central nervous system but most often arises in the posterior fossa. (2)

References

• ICDO:9421/3
• NCI:C185879

Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:0081304 )