An astroglial tumor formed of proliferating atypical fibrillary astrocytes exhibiting mild to moderate anaplasia. Generally, cellularity is mild to moderate and no evidence of vascular or endothelial proliferation. No evidence of tumor necrosis. This is WHO grade II tumor.
Large suprasellar mass (highly suggestive of a papillary craniopharyngioma) compressing the optic chiasm.
Soft tissue fragments collectively measured 1.2 cm, totally embedded.
Suprasellar mass, biopsy: