An ependymoma is a tumour of the brain and spinal cord caused by abnormal growth of the ependymal cells in the brain or spinal cord. Anaplastic ependymoma is a condition that can affect anyone at any age, but it is more common in children under the age of four. Many...
What is Choroid Plexus Carcinoma of the Brain? Choroid plexus carcinoma of the brain is a type of severe brain malignancy (cancer) that originates from the uncontrolled division of cells that makes the choroid plexus of the brain. Choroid plexus carcinomas of the...
What is Anaplastic Ependymoma? An ependymoma is a tumour of the brain and spinal cord caused by abnormal growth of the ependymal cells in the brain or spinal cord. Anaplastic ependymoma is a condition that can affect anyone at any age, but it is more common in...
What is Choroid Plexus Xanthogranuloma? Choroid plexus xanthogranuloma is a rare type of tumour of the brain and spinal cord. These tumours usually do not produce any symptoms and are often diagnosed incidentally. Disease Causes There is no well-known cause...
What is Chordoma of the Bone? Chordoma of the bone is a rare type of cancer that arises from remnants of the notochord, a structure present during embryonic development. Chordomas typically develop within the bones of the skull base and spine. Being slow-growing...
