Astrocytoma diagnostic study of choice

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Fahimeh Shojaei, M.D.

Overview

Diagnostic Study of Choice

Study of choice

There is no single diagnostic study of choice for the diagnosis of astrocytoma, but astrocytoma can be diagnosed based on clinical presentation, imaging studies and biopsy results.

Investigations:

  • Among the patients who present with clinical signs of intracranial mass, the tumor biopsy is the most specific test for the diagnosis.
  • Among the patients who present with clinical signs of intracranial mass, the imaging study is the most sensitive test for diagnosis.
Diagnostic results

The following finding(s) on performing [investigation name] is(are) confirmatory for [disease name]:

  • [Finding 1]
  • [Finding 2]
Sequence of Diagnostic Studies

The various investigations must be performed in the following order:

  • hysical examination
  • Imaging study (MRI is the preferred imaging technique)
  • Tumor biopsy

Diagnostic Criteria

There are no established criteria for the diagnosis of astrocytoma.

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