All of the following statements about cerebellar astrocytomas in paediatric age group is true, EXCEPT:: (A) These are usually Low grade tumors, (B) These tumors have a good prognosis, (C) These are more commonly seen in the 1st and 2nd decades, (D) These tumours are more common in females
Answer is D. Cerebellar Astrocytomas are equally common in males and females and it is a low grade tumor, classified as a WHO grade I tumor. It is most commonly develop during the first two decades of life. Ref: Nelson 18th Edition, Page 2130, 2131; Harrison 17th Edition, Page 2602, 2603, 2604