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• Tumors - Neuro

- A -

• Astrocytoma

A glioma that arises most frequently in the cerebrum of adults. Arises in the brain stem, cerebrum, and cerebellum of children. Astrocytomas can be classified as low-grade well-differentiated, anaplastic, pilocytic, and glioblastoma multiforme.

- B -

• Brainstem glioma

Occurs in the lowest portion of brain.

- C -

• Chordoma

Spinal cord tumor that develops from remnants of early fetal spine-like structure, which is later replaced by the spinal cord.



• Craniopharyngioma

Occurs near hypothalamus, in the pituitary gland region. Usually benign, but can be considered malignant because of potential damage to the hypothalamus from pressure, affecting vital functions.

- E -

• Ependymoma

Commonly develops in the lining of the ventricles; can also develop in spinal cord.

- G -

• Ganglioneuroma

Occurs in the brain or spinal cord.



• Germ cell tumor

Arises from developing sex cells.



• Glioblastoma multiforme

Also called grade 4 astrocytoma; originates in glial cells.

- H -

• Hemangioblastoma

Arises from blood vessels of the brain and spinal cord.

- M -

• Medulloblastoma

Usually develops in the cerebellum, but may occur in other areas as well.



• Meningioma

Develops in the medulla and can spread to the spine or to other parts of the body.



• Mixed oligoastrocytoma

Comprised of oligodendrocytes and astrocytes; originates in glial cells.

- O -

• Oligodendroglioma

Usually arises in the cerebrum; fewer than 10% are malignant.



• Optic nerve glioma

Occurs on or near the nerves that travel between the eye and brain vision centers.

- P -

• Pineal region tumor

Occurs in the pineal gland region.



• Pituitary adenoma

Occurs in the pituitary gland, generally arising in adenohypophysis.

- S -

• Schwannoma

May originate from a peripheral or sympathetic nerve, or from various cranial nerves, particularly the eighth nerve.