What’s juvenile pilocytic astrocytoma?

Juvenile pilocytic astrocytomas are common cystic-type brain tumors in children under 12, often affecting the optic nerve and cerebellum. Surgery or radiation therapy can be successful treatments, and prognosis for recovery is generally good. More research is needed to improve diagnosis and treatment. Pilocytic astrocytomas are cystic-type brain tumors. Juvenile pilocytic astrocytoma refers to this […]

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