Astrocytoma
A tumor of the brain or spinal cord showing astrocytic differentiation. It includes the following clinicopathological entities: pilocytic astrocytoma, diffuse astrocytoma, anaplastic astrocytoma, pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma, and subependymal giant cell astrocytoma.
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Top doctors who continously share their opinions on AstrocytomaSaveetha Medical College and Hospital, Chennai
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Kasturba Medical College
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Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences
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Medical College Thiruvananthapuram
MBBS,MD (Med) ,DM(Neurology),DNB(Neurology), FAAN(Fellow of American Academy of Neurology)
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Gandhi Medical College, Dr. NTRUHS
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Private Delhi
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