What is Craniopharyngioma? Craniopharyngioma is a rare type of benign (non-cancerous) tumour that usually arises from the pituitary gland of the brain. However, sometimes these can be cancerous and can invade the surrounding structures of the pituitary gland. The...
What is Choriocarcinoma of the Brain? Choriocarcinoma is a rare type of tumor resulting from the abnormal growth of cells that normally form the placenta in the uterus. The placenta is an organ that normally develops during pregnancy and provides protection and...
What is Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma? Aplastic Oligodendroglioma is a tumour originating from oligodendrocytes of the brain and spinal cord. Oligodendrocytes are cells that form a protective sheath around the cells of the nervous system, thus providing protection and...
What is Anaplastic Oligoastrocytoma of the Brain? Anaplastic oligoastrocytoma of the brain is a type of brain tumour that originates from the oligodendrocytes and astrocytes cells of the brain. These are the cells that provide protection and support to the nerve cells...
What is Anaplastic Ganglioglioma of the Brain? Anaplastic ganglioglioma is a rare type of tumour that arises from neuronal and glial cells in the brain and spinal cord. Neurons, or neuronal cells, are cells that use electrical impulses and chemical signals to...