**14. Special tumor types astrocytic tumor**

Astrocytomas are the most common pediatric brain tumors, accounting for 7–8% of all childhood cancers [26]. Approximately 40% of all pediatric brain tumours are low grade astrocytoma, whereas most common primary CNS malignancy in adults being high grade astrocytoma [7]. Pediatric brain tumors are typically infratentorial, localized predominantly in the posterior fossa and brainstem [27].

Pediatric astrocytic tumours are further sub-classified by WHO grades (**Table 3**).
