Molecular pathogenesis of pediatric astrocytic tumors1
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- 1 April 2007
- journal article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Neuro-Oncology
- Vol. 9 (2) , 113-123
- https://doi.org/10.1215/15228517-2006-036
Abstract
Astrocytomas are the most common pediatric brain tumors, accounting for 7%-8% of all childhood cancers. Relatively few studies have been performed onKeywords
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