[Pilocytic astrocytomas with aggressive clinical course: a single-center experience]

Yu M Poluektov1, D Yu Usachev1, N A Konovalov1

  • 1Burdenko Neurosurgical Center, Moscow, Russia.

Summary

Aggressive pilocytic astrocytomas (PA) show a poorer prognosis, with a 45% 5-year survival rate compared to conventional PAs. Histological signs like anaplasia and high Ki-67 index can indicate aggressive tumors.