Glioma

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.

Related Topics:
Central nervous system - Tumor - Glial cell

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Gliomas are named according to the specific type of cell they derive from. The three main types of gliomas are astrocytomas, oligodendrogliomas, and ependymomas, which are named for astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, and ependymal cells, respectively. Mixed gliomas, such as oligoastrocytomas, contain cells from different types of glia.

Related Topics:
Astrocytoma - Oligodendroglioma - Ependymoma - Astrocyte - Oligodendrocyte - Ependymal cell

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~