Astroblastoma of the brain

Description

A rare glial neoplasm more commonly found in young adults. It is characterised by tumour cells with characteristics suggestive of an astrocytic origin (positive for GFAP), arranged perivascularly. The cells have broad, non-tapering processes radiating towards a central blood vessel. The biologic behaviour of astroblastomas is variable, so no WHO grade has been established, yet.

Index terms

Astroblastoma of the brain
astroblastoma of unspecified site

Exclusions from above levels

2D50 – Malignant neoplasm metastasis in brain
2D51 – Malignant neoplasm metastasis in meninges
2D52 – Malignant neoplasm metastasis in spinal cord, cranial nerves or paraspinal nerves

Sibling codes

2A00.0 – Gliomas of brain
2A00.1 – Embryonal tumours of brain
2A00.2 – Tumours of neuroepithelial tissue of brain
2A00.3 – Central neurocytoma of brain
2A00.5 – Primary neoplasm of brain of unknown or unspecified type

Foundation entity

Astroblastoma of the brain – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/96344074

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 2A00: Primary neoplasms of brain › 02: Neoplasms