Preferred Label : Subependymal giant cell astrocytoma of brain;
ICD-11 definition : A benign, slowly growing tumor (WHO grade I) typically arising in the wall of the
lateral ventricles and composed of large ganglioid astrocytes. It is the most common
CNS neoplasm in patients with tuberous sclerosis complex and typically occurs during
the first two decades of life. (WHO);
Origin ID : 776999891;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
A benign, slowly growing tumor (WHO grade I) typically arising in the wall of the
lateral ventricles and composed of large ganglioid astrocytes. It is the most common
CNS neoplasm in patients with tuberous sclerosis complex and typically occurs during
the first two decades of life. (WHO)
