Abstract:BACKGROUND
Numerous variant BRAF genetic alterations have been associated with malignancies. BRAF activating fusions/mutations are frequently present in low grade gliomas. BRAF intragenic deletions have been reported in melanoma, but have not previously been reported in gliomas.
OBJECTIVE
To report a BRAF intragenic deletion in a pediatric patient with recurrent low-grade glioma.
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