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A glioma is a type of primary central nervous system (CNS) tumor that arises from glial cells. The most common site of involvement of a glioma is the brain, but they can also affect the spinal cord, or any other part of the CNS, such as the optic nerves.
Classification
By type of cell
Gliomas are named according to the specific type of cell they most resemble. The main types of gliomas are:- ependymomas -- ependymal cells
- astrocytomas -- astrocytes
- oligodendrogliomas -- oligodendrocytes
- Mixed gliomas, such as oligoastrocytomas, contain cells from different types of glia.
eMedicine: Brainstem Gliomas - Article by Joseph Landolfi explores the tumors that arise in the brainstem. Includes introduction to disease, clinical studies, treatment options, medications, and pictures.
Meta Description: [ Brainstem Gliomas - Brainstem gliomas are tumors that occur in the region of the brain referred to as the brain stem, which is the area between the aqueduct of Sylvius and the fourth ventricle. Although various systems are used to classify these tumors, the authors have divided brainstem gliomas ... ]
Mednews: Childhood Brain Stem Glioma - Provides an overview of the diagnosis, classification, treatment, and prognosis for childhood brain stem gliomas.
NCI: Childhood Brain Stem Glioma - Features information about the treatment, diagnosis, stages, and recurrence of the disease.
Meta Description: [ Expert-reviewed information summary about the treatment of childhood brain stem glioma. ]
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