Hairy cell type astrocytoma is a subtype of glioma, and gliomas contain hairy cell type astrocytomas. Gliomas are malignant tumors of neuroglial cell origin, and based on glial cell morphology, gliomas can be classified as astrocytomas, oligodendrogliomas, oligodendrogliomas, and glioblastomas multiforme. Gliomas can grow in any area where there are glial cells, and different categories of gliomas have different degrees of malignancy and different prognoses. Hairy cell astrocytoma is a type of astrocytoma with a lower degree of malignancy and a better prognosis. It is most common in young people under 20 years of age, and commonly develops in the cerebellar hemisphere, optic nerve, hypothalamus and other areas. The main treatment plan is surgical resection and auxiliary postoperative radiotherapy. If you feel unwell, you should go to the hospital in time and receive treatment under the guidance of professional doctors.