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GLIOMAS IN INDIA

 

Most brain tumours are named after the cells from which they develop. Within the brain there are nerve cells and also cells that support and protect the nerve cells. The supporting cells are called glial cells. A tumour of these cells is known as a glioma.

Astrocytomas, ependymomas and oligodendrogliomas are all types of glioma. They are named after the cells from which they grow: astrocytes, ependymal cells and oligodendrocytes.

A mixed glioma is a malignant tumour that contains more than one of these cell types, for example, astrocytes and oligodendrocytes. This type of mixed glioma is referred to as an oligo-astrocytoma and shows characteristics of both these tumours.

The most common site for a mixed glioma is the cerebrum, the main part of the brain. Like other malignant tumours, it may spread to other parts of the brain (see diagram below). Although mixed gliomas are more common in adults, they can occur in children. For unknown reasons, they are more common in men than women.

Astrocytomas and oligodendrogliomas are the most common primary tumors of the adult brain. Both tumors are types of gliomas. Primary brain tumors arise from cells of the brain itself rather than traveling, or metastasizing, to the brain from another location in the body. Gliomas can be slowly growing (low-grade, grades 1 and 2), or rapidly growing (high-grade, grades 3 and 4). This material will give important facts about the diagnosis and treatment of high-grade gliomas.

Once a brain tumor is detected on a CT or MRI scan, a neurosurgeon obtains tumor tissue for examination by a neuropathologist (a biopsy). The neuropathologist then gives the tumor a name and grade. The exact name and grade of the tumor determine treatment options, and also give important information about prognosis.

Brain stem glioma surgery in India is the best solution for the international patients who are searching options for low cost brain stem glioma surgery. Cost of brain surgery in India is very low when it is compared to other western countries. India, which is one of the most sought after medical tourism destinations in the world, has patients from over 35 counties getting treated in various hospitals across the country.

Symptoms in India

Children with brain stem glioma often experience the following symptoms. Sometimes, children with brain stem glioma do not show any of these symptoms. Or, these symptoms may be similar to symptoms of other medical conditions. If you are concerned about a symptom on this list, please talk to your child’s doctor.

• Double vision or an inability to close the eyelids
• Drooping of the face
• Difficulty chewing and swallowing food
• Weakness in the arms and legs, clumsiness or wobbliness, and difficulty walking
• Difficulty talking
• Headache
• Vomiting

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