Medical term:
xanthoastrocytoma
ple·o·mor·phic xan·tho·as·tro·cy·to·ma
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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pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma
(zan″thō-as″trŏ-sī-tō′mă) [ xantho- + astrocytoma],PXA
A rare, relatively slow-growing astrocytoma composed of cells of many sizes and shapes. The tumor is usually diagnosed in adolescents and young adults. Microscopic specimens often reveal fatty cells, fibrillar cells, and involvement of the leptomeninges of the brain.
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