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- Primary brain tumors are classified by the type of tissue in which they arise. The most common brain tumors are gliomas, which begin in the glial (supportive) tissue. There are several types of gliomas, including the following: 1  Astrocytomas arise from small, star-shaped cells called astrocytes.
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Retinoblastoma retinoblastoma a neuroblastic tumor is the most common primary intraocular malignancy of childhood patients usually present with leukokoria white reflex or white pupil detected in primary care the mean age at diagnosis is 12 months for bilateral tumors and 24 months for unilateral tumorsetinoblastoma a neuroblastic tumor is the most common primary intraocular malignancy of childhood patients usually present with leukokoria white reflex or white pupil detected in primary care the mean age at diagnosis is 12 months for bilateral tumors and 24 months for unilateral tumors
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- A malignant neoplasm is composed of cells that look less like the normal cell of origin. It has a higher rate of proliferation. It can potentially invade and metastasize. Malignant neoplasms derived from epithelial cells are called carcinomas. Those derived from mesenchymal (connective tissue) cells are called sarcomas. Malignant brain neoplasms and neoplasms of the immune system are special categories with complex nomenclature.
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- Overview. Malignant mesothelioma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the thin layer of tissue that covers the lung, chest wall, or abdomen.he most common type of malignant mesothelioma is epithelial mesothelioma, which forms in the cells that line organs. The other types begin in spindle-shaped cells called sarcomatoid cells or are a mixture of both cell types. Epithelial mesothelioma may grow more slowly and have a better prognosis than other types.
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Astrocyte Astrocytes (Astro from Greek astron = star and cyte from Greek kyttaron = cell), also known collectively as astroglia, are characteristic star-shaped glial cells in the brain and spinal cord. The proportion of astrocytes in the brain is not well defined.Depending on the counting technique used, studies have found that the astrocyte proportion varies by region and ranges from 20% to 40% of all glia. Astrocytes get their name because they are star-shaped. 2  They are the most abundant glial cells in the brain that are closely associated with neuronal synapses. 3  They regulate the transmission of electrical impulses within the brain.
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Acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma) Acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma) An acoustic neuroma is a tumor that grows from the nerves responsible for balance and hearing. These tumors grow from the sheath covering the vestibulocochlear nerve. Acoustic neuromas are benign (not cancerous) and usually grow slowly.
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Vestibular schwannoma Although it is commonly called an acoustic neuroma, this a misnomer for two reasons. First, the tumor usually arises from the vestibular division of the vestibulocochlear nerve, rather than the cochlear division.
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New Tumor Classifications Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most common and deadliest of malignant primary brain tumors in adults and is one of a group of tumors referred to as gliomas. Classified as a Grade IV (most serious) astrocytoma, GBM develops from the lineage of star-shaped glial cells, called astrocytes, that support nerve cells.
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What Does Glia Do in the Brain? Heterogeneity of astroglia. Astrocytes (literally ‘star-like cells’) are the most numerous and diverse neuroglial cells in the CNS. While most neuroscientists think they know what an astrocyte is, there is no uniform and unequivocal definition of an astrocyte. Not all astrocytes are star-like cells, not all of them express the specific marker glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), not all contact brain capillaries. Astrocytes are actually the cell population in the brain which are left over after one would remove neurons, oligodendrocytes and microglial cells. Thus astrocytes display a remarkable heterogeneity in their morphology and function.
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Childhood Astrocytomas Treatment (PDQÂ®)âPatient Version Childhood astrocytoma is a disease in which benign (noncancer) or malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the brain. Astrocytomas are tumors that start in star-shaped brain cells called astrocytes. An astrocyte is a type of glial cell.
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astrocyte See also: neuroglia. Synonym(s): astroglia cell, astroglia, Cajal cell (2) , Deiters cells (2) , macroglia cell, macroglia, spider cell (1). [G. astron, star, + kytos, hollow (cell)]. /as·tro·cyte/ (as´tro-sīt) a neuroglial cell of ectodermal origin, characterized by fibrous, protoplasmic, or plasmatofibrous processes.
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Types of Brain Tumors There are several types of gliomas, including the following: 1  Astrocytomas arise from small, star-shaped cells called astrocytes. 2  Oligodendrogliomas arise in the cells that produce myelin, the fatty covering that protects nerves. 3  Ependymomas usually develop in the lining of the ventricles.
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What is neuroblastoma? Neuroblastoma is a very rare type of cancerous tumor that almost always affects children. 1  Neuroblastoma develops from nerve cells in the fetus called neuroblasts. 2  Usually, as a fetus matures and after birth, the neuroblasts develop normally. 3  Sometimes they become cancerous, causing neuroblastoma.euroblastoma is a very rare type of cancerous tumor that almost always affects children. 1  Neuroblastoma develops from nerve cells in the fetus called neuroblasts. 2  Usually, as a fetus matures and after birth, the neuroblasts develop normally. 3  Sometimes they become cancerous, causing neuroblastoma.
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Presence of cancer-associated fibroblasts inversely correlates with Schwannian stroma in neuroblastoma tumors In the xenografts with infiltrating Schwann cells (n=10), the number of cancer-associated fibroblasts per mm2 was approximately sevenfold less than in the control xenografts without stromal Schwann cells (n=9) (mean of 51±30 vs 368±105, respectively; P<0.001).
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Sarcoma A sarcoma (from the Greek σάρξ sarx meaning flesh) is a cancer that arises from transformed cells of mesenchymal origin. Thus, malignant tumors made of cancellous bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, vascular, or hematopoietic tissues are, by definition, considered sarcomas. This is in contrast to a malignant tumor originating from epithelial cells, which are termed carcinoma. Human sarcomas are quite rare. Common malignancies, such as breast, colon, and lung cancer, are almost always carcinoma.
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What Does Glia Do in the Brain? Astrocytes (literally ‘star-like cells’) are the most numerous and diverse neuroglial cells in the CNS. While most neuroscientists think they know what an astrocyte is, there is no uniform and unequivocal definition of an astrocyte. Not all astrocytes are star-like cells, not all of them express the specific marker glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), not all contact brain capillaries. Astrocytes are actually the cell population in the brain which are left over after one would remove neurons, oligodendrocytes and microglial cells.
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glioma a tumor composed of neuroglia in any of its states of development; sometimes extended to include all intrinsic neoplasms of the brain and spinal cord, such as astrocytomas, ependymomas, and so on. Called also neuroglioma and neurospongioma. adj., adj glio´matous. glioma re´tinae retinoblastoma.
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Satellite glial cell Satellite glial cells in sensory ganglia are laminar cells that most often an envelope of multiple SGCs completely surrounds each sensory neuron.
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Glomus tumor Glomus tumor was also the name formerly (and incorrectly) used for a tumor now called a paraganglioma.A glomus tumor (also known as a solitary glomus tumor, solid glomus tumor, or glomangioma) is a rare benign neoplasm arising from the glomus body and mainly found under the nail, on the fingertip or in the foot.They account for less than 2% of all soft tissue tumors.lomus tumor was also the name formerly (and incorrectly) used for a tumor now called a paraganglioma.
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Acoustic neuromas: Know the signs of these rare, inner ear tumors March 27, 2014. An acoustic neuroma, or vestibular schwannoma, is a noncancerous tumor that grows on the nerve that connects the inner ear to the brain. Typically, acoustic neuromas grow slowly, often over a period of years, and can take some time before symptoms become noticeable.
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- Two cases exhibited a population of cells resembling oligodendroglial cells with rounded nuclei, scant cytoplasm, and focal pericellular clearing. Angiocentric glioma: a clinicopathologic review of 5 tumors with identification of associated cortical dysplasia
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Neuroblastoma Neuroblastoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in nerve tissue of the adrenal gland, neck, chest, or spinal cord. Neuroblastoma often begins in the nerve tissue of the adrenal glands.There are two adrenal glands, one on top of each kidney in the back of the upper abdomen.euroblastoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in nerve tissue of the adrenal gland, neck, chest, or spinal cord. Neuroblastoma often begins in the nerve tissue of the adrenal glands.
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- 1 Methotrexate can be taken by mouth (tablets) or by injection as follows: 2  Tablets: Methotrexate is available in 2.5 mg tablets. 3  The standard dose ranges from 6 tablets per week (15 mg) to 10 tablets per week (25 mg). 4  Injection: Methotrexate is available in a liquid (25 mg/mL) for injection.
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Astrocytoma Definition. Astrocytoma is type of brain tumor. It is a malignant (cancerous) tumor. This type of tumor begins from small, star-shaped cells in the brain. They are called astrocytes. Astrocytes are one of several types of supporting cells in the brain. These type of cells are called glial cells.
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Nervous System Tumor Types Gliomas are tumors that are made up of glial cells, cells that play an important structural role in the brain. There are several types of gliomas and the two most common are astrocytomas, cancerous tumors, and oligodendrogliomas - rare, usually benign tumors.
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Glomus tumor Glomus tumor was also the name formerly (and incorrectly) used for a tumor now called a paraganglioma. A glomus tumor (also known as a solitary glomus tumor, solid glomus tumor, or glomangioma) is a rare benign neoplasm arising from the glomus body and mainly found under the nail, on the fingertip or in the foot. They account for less than 2% of all soft tissue tumors.