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HomeTumors of the Nervous System in ChildrenSupratentorial Tumors in Children HomepageSupratentorial Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytomas in Children HomepageOn the Horizon for Supratentorial Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytomas in Children

On the Horizon for Supratentorial Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytomas in Children

This page was last updated on May 9th, 2017

  • Understanding molecular biology: Recent studies have shown that BRAF V600E mutations are common in PXAs; some tumors show an activation of the MAPK pathway as well. These occurrences have been described in gangliogliomas as well. More molecular tests can be used in the subtyping of PXAs and could lead to specific therapies in the future (29).
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Outcome of Therapies for Supratentorial Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytomas in Children
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