Pilomyxoid astrocytomas are an aggressive subtype of astrocytoma, not graded by WHO, frequently located in hypothalamic/chiasmatic regions, affecting diencephalic structures, and characterized by shorter survival and hig
[Paragraph-level] PMCID: PMC8077124 Section: ABSTRACT PassageIndex: 10
Evidence Type(s): Oncogenic, Predictive
Justification: Oncogenic: The variant p.K656E is described as an activating and transforming mutation, indicating its role in tumor development or progression. Predictive: The variant p.V561M is mentioned as imparting resistance to FGFR inhibitors, suggesting its correlation with treatment response.
Gene→Variant (gene-first): 2260:p.K656E 2260:p.V561M
Genes: 2260
Variants: p.K656E p.V561M