WHO grade III tumors are malignant and often recur as higher grade tumors (WHO grade IV).
Grade 3 astrocytomas are considered to be malignant or anaplastic. They show more abnormal cell characteristics and are faster-growing than lower-grade tumors but are not as aggressive as Grade 4 tumors.
Anaplasia, significant mitotic activity
No necrosis or microvascular proliferation
CDKN2A/B homozygous deletion absent
Hong et al. found significant differences in MRI features, including volumetrics, CBV, and ADC, in G3 gliomas, according to IDH mutation and 1p/19q co-deletion status, which can be utilized for the prediction of genomic profiles and the prognosis of G3 glioma patients. The MRI signatures and prognosis of IDH-wildtype glioma G3 gliomas tend to follow those of Glioblastoma IDH wildtype 1).