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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
High-Yield Explanation
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

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