pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma
Definition: a rare variant of astrocytoma usually presenting early in life with seizures. The tumor is superficially located and composed of pleomorphic glial cells, lipidized astrocytes, and perivascular lymphocytes.
Synonym(s): xanthoastrocytoma
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