Pilocytic astrocytomas are the most common childhood brain tumors. These tumors usually grow very slowly. However, they are often difficult to access by surgery and cannot be completely removed, ...

Pilocytic astrocytoma (PA) is a primarily pediatric brain tumor caused mainly by mutations in the BRAF gene. In fact, there are two specific mechanisms for activation of BRAF implicated in PA ...

Pilocytic Astrocytoma. (Left) T2-weighted axial MRI; (Right) T1-weighted axial MRI. Note the large cystic mass in the region of the fourth ventricle and vermis of the cerebellum. Also note the marked ...

Juvenile pilocytic astrocytoma is a tumor that happens in children and teens. It is typically a benign tumor that slowly grows in the area it develops and doesn't usually spread to other parts of ...

Pilocytic Astrocytoma. (Left) T2-weighted axial MRI; (Middle) T1-weighted axial MRI; (Right) T1-weighted with gadolinium (Gad) axial MRI. Note the cystic mass in the region of the midline of the ...

Study of the MIB-1 Labeling Index as a Predictor of Tumor Progression in Pilocytic Astrocytomas in Children and Adolescents. JCO 21 , 2968-2973 (2003). DOI: 10.1200/JCO.2003.01.017 ...

Pilocytic astrocytomas are the most common childhood brain tumors. These tumors usually grow very slowly. However, they are often difficult to access by surgery and cannot be completely removed, ...

Pilocytic astrocytomas (PCAs) in children account for a considerable proportion of pediatric brain tumors, but most are benign growths (WHO grade I) that are curable by a surgical resection.

Pilocytic astrocytoma (PA) is a primarily pediatric brain tumor caused mainly by mutations in the BRAF gene. In fact, there are two specific mechanisms for activation of BRAF implicated in PA ...

Single Center Experience of a New Intensive Induction Therapy for Ewing’s Family of Tumors: Feasibility, Toxicity, and Stem Cell Mobilization Properties Purpose: The pilocytic astrocytoma (PA) is the ...

Pilocytic astrocytoma (PA) is a primarily pediatric brain tumor caused mainly by mutations in the BRAF gene. In fact, there are two specific mechanisms for activation of BRAF implicated in PA ...