NCIt synonyms : Grade I Astrocytoma; Grade I Astrocytic Neoplasm; Grade I Astrocytic Tumor; Grade 1 Astrocytoma; Grade 1 Astrocytic Tumor; Grade 1 Astrocytic Neoplasm;
NCIt definition : A WHO grade 1, relatively circumscribed, slowly growing, often cystic astrocytoma
occurring in children and young adults. Histologically it is characterized by a biphasic
pattern with compacted bipolar cells associated with Rosenthal fibers and multipolar
cells associated with microcysts and eosinophilic bodies/hyaline droplets. (WHO);