What is Anaplastic Astrocytoma of the brain? Anaplastic astrocytoma is a rare cancerous tumour of the brain which originates from the star-shaped cells of the brain called astrocytes. These astrocyte brain cells surround and protect the nerve cells of the brain and...
What are Germ Cell Tumours? Germ cell tumours develop from reproductive cells such as the ovaries and testes. Germ cell tumours usually develop in people between the ages of 11 to 30 years. There are two main types of germ cell tumours of the brain. These are...
What are Choroid Plexus Tumours? Choroid plexus tumours are tumours of the central nervous system. The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord. What are Choroid Plexus? The choroid plexus is a network of blood vessels or nerves that emerge from...
What is the Yolk Sac Tumour? Yolk sac tumour is a rare malignant (cancerous) type of germ cell tumour (GCT). Germ cell tumours develop from reproductive cells such as the ovaries and testes. Usually, yolk sac tumours are of gonadal origin (develops from the ovaries...
What is Glioblastoma? Glioblastoma is a type of brain cancer that develops from glial cells in the brain. Glial cells are cells that support the internal environment of the brain and spinal cord, provide nutrition and protection. It is aggressive cancer with a 5-year...
