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Rare Disease

pilomyxoid astrocytoma

MONDO:0016692

Also known as:PMA

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Overview

An astrocytic tumor of uncertain relation to pilocytic astrocytoma. It occurs predominantly in infants and young children. It is characterized by a monomorphic architectural pattern, usually associated with the absence of Rosenthal fibers and eosinophilic granular bodies. The clinical course is usually aggressive.

Clinical Trials1 registered

Diagnosis

Biomarker and diagnostic research for pilomyxoid astrocytoma has been reported in the published literature.

Research Landscape

Sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and PubMed. Publication types are classified using NLM-curated article metadata; research type breakdowns reflect the nature of published work for this disease.

1 clinical trial registered. Interventions under study include procedural interventions. Pipeline includes 1 NA. Research is primarily sponsored by academic and government institutions.

11 publications have been identified in PubMed for pilomyxoid astrocytoma. Research spans Case Report / Case Series (50%), Basic Science / Preclinical (20%), and Other (10%).

Research Type	Count	% of Total
Patient case studies	5	50%

Data assembled from 4 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 20, 2026, 5:49 AM UTC

MONDOHPOClinicalTrials.govFDAPubMedHGNCClinVarClinGenGeneReviewsOrphanetOMIMRUSP

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External Resources

Orphanet

European rare disease database

Orphanet:251615

GARD

Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center

GARD:20710

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