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Tumors that develop from Astrocytes are astrocytoma’s. Astrocytes are the star shaped cells in Central Nervous System. They are a type of glial cells. Supportive cells to the brain are provided by glial cells. A part from astrocytes there are a few other types of glial cells. Tumors formed from glial cells are called gliomas. Astrocytoma can be treated by Neurosurgeon, Skedoc will help you for finding the Best  Neurosurgeon in Hyderabad near you Astrocytoma’s mostly develop in brain, but they may also be seen in spinal cord. Based on the pace of growth and abnormality in the cells, Astrocytoma’s are graded as I to IV of which, grade I being milder version and grade IV being the highly aggressive with abnormal looking and faster growing cells. Grade I Astrocytoma’s can be non-cancerous in nature while grade II, III and IV are cancerous in nature DIAGNOSIS OF ASTROCYTOMA Astrocytoma can be diagnosed based on the following tests Neurological examination: During the test, patients’ sy...