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Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma

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A cluster of highly pleomorphic astrocytes with bizarre, hyperchromatic nuclei as well as multinucleation. About 25% of cases show lipidized astrocytes (xanthoastrocytes). Mitotic activity and proliferative index are not increased despite the atypia.

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