Fibrillar-Protoplasmic Astrocytoma

Fibrillar protoplasmic astrocytoma (AFP) is a type of astrocytoma that is characterized by the presence of fibrils and protoplasm in the cytoplasm of cells. This type of tumor can be either benign or malignant.

AFP usually occurs between the ages of 30 and 60 years. It can occur in both the brain and the spinal cord. It usually occurs in the cerebellum or brain stem.

In AFP, tumor cells have an elongated shape and contain a large number of nuclei. The kernels can come in different sizes and shapes, but they are usually irregular in shape. Inside the cells there are long filaments of fibrils, which consist of proteins and glycoproteins. These threads can be either homogeneous or diverse, and they can be located differently in cells.

Also in the cytoplasm of cells, protoplasts can be visible - these are small structures that are formed due to the destruction of cells. Protoplasts can have different shapes and sizes, and they can also contain various inclusions such as bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms.

Treatment of AFP depends on its type and stage of the disease. If the tumor is benign, it is usually monitored. If the tumor is malignant, then surgical removal of the tumor and radiation therapy are performed.

Overall, AFP is a fairly rare tumor type, and its treatment can be a complex and lengthy process. However, if this tumor is detected in time and treatment is started, serious complications can be avoided and the patient’s health can be maintained.

Fibroplasma astrocytoma

An astrocytoma is a type of brain tumor that develops from glial cells (astrocytes). It can be either benign or malignant (cancerous).

Benign tumors do not grow or spread throughout the body, but can put pressure on nearby structures. Malignant tumors grow and spread, destroying nearby tissues and organs. One of the benign astrocytomas is fibrillar-protoplasmic.

Description of astrocytoma The differences between benign and malignant tumors are quite arbitrary, so in practice it is often difficult to distinguish one type of tumor from another. Fibrosalpillofilar astrocytoma is the most common type of benign tumor, the name of which indicates that the cell nucleus contains fibrils. Most often they occur in children and adolescents. The diameter of the tumor is 4–9 cm. It consists of many thin fibers resembling the hyphae of a fungus. Due to this feature, the tumor looks like a “tree-like growth” outwardly. Hyphae grow beyond the astrocyte and surround them, like capillaries. Because of this, the tumor is also called protoplasmic. Despite its harmless appearance, the tumor is dangerous due to the fact that