Introduction Glioblastoma is considered to be the most aggressive brain tumor and is associated with an infaust prognosis for patients. There is no cure for the disease and even under therapy, patients die very early. The WHO (World Health Organization) assigns grade IV to glioblastoma. This is the highest grade that can be assigned to … End-stage glioblastoma
Life expectancy in the final stage of a glioblastoma Compared to other tumors, glioblastoma is associated with a very low life expectancy. Depending on the type of glioblastoma, even under therapy, survival is expected to last from a few months to a maximum of 2 years. The final stage of the disease is not a … Life expectancy in the final stage of a glioblastoma | End-stage glioblastoma
The frontal lobe is the name given to an area in the cerebrum that is partly responsible for controlling movements, emotions, and personality. Its structure is as complex as the number of diseases and conditions it can cause. What is the frontal lobe? The frontal lobe, also called the frontal lobe or lobus frontalis, is … Frontal Lobe: Structure, Function & Diseases
The brainstem (truncus encephali) is the area of the brain located below the diencephalon. This includes the midbrain, the bridge, and the medulla oblongata. What is the brainstem? The brainstem is the section below the diencephalon that includes all the parts of the brain that form from the second and third cerebral vesicles. By definition, … Brainstem: Structure, Function & Diseases
Patients with echondromatosis suffer from multiple tumors of the bones that cause growth defects, fractures, and deformities. A genetic mutation appears to be responsible for the disease. Treatment is limited to correction of deformities, fracture treatment, and degeneration monitoring of the individual tumors. What is echondromatosis? Enchondromas are cartilaginous tumors that arise primarily from the … Echondromatosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Even if it sounds like constellations, tarot and astrology – an astrocytoma is unfortunately not celestial at all. In fact, astrocytomas are among the most common forms of brain tumors. However, they can be both benign and malignant. A cure is possible, especially if the tumor can be completely removed. Astrocytoma: severity Depending on the … What is an Astrocytoma?
Pilocytic astrocytoma is a usually benign brain tumor in children and adolescents. Affected areas may include the cerebrum, diencephalon, spinal cord, or optic nerve. After complete surgery, recurrences do not occur. What is pilocytic astrocytoma? Pilocytic astrocytoma is a benign brain tumor characterized by a slow proliferation of supporting cells of the central nervous system … Pilocytic Astrocytoma: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Introduction Glioblastoma is an advanced, malignant tumor of the brain. It does not originate from nerve cells, but from the supporting cells of the brain, the star cells (astrocytes). Accordingly, glioblastoma belongs to the group of astrocytomas (star cell tumors). Due to its poor prognosis and poor possibilities for treatment, glioblastoma is classified as a … Glioblastoma – course of the individual stages
How does a grade 2 glioblastoma progress? Grade 2 glioblastomas – actually grade 2 astrocytomas – are also called diffuse astrocytomas. These tumors usually occur at the age of about 30 years. They are generally classified as less malignant (low malignant), but the majority of these tumors will become more malignant over time and develop … How does a grade 2 glioblastoma progress? | Glioblastoma – course of the individual stages
What is the course of a relapse? Unfortunately it is not possible to make a general statement for all recurrences. It depends much more on which tumor was present before and which is present now – the same or a more advanced malignant tumor. It also depends on the location of the tumor, since this … What is the course of a relapse? | Glioblastoma – course of the individual stages
A brain tumour that consists of astrocytes is called an astrocytoma. Astrocytes are the so-called supporting tissue cells of the brain, they are also called glial cells. From this name is derived the further term for tumours of this tissue in the brain and spinal cord: gliomas. Astrocytomas are therefore counted among the tumour group … Astrocytoma
Drug therapy If an operation on the astrocytoma is planned, a cortisone preparation (dexamethasone) must be administered beforehand to reduce the swelling of the tumour. It is also possible to administer the cortisone during radiotherapy, as radiotherapy can initially increase the edema. Accompanying symptoms of an astrocytoma or glioblastoma can be epileptic seizures (convulsions). In … Drug therapy | Astrocytoma
