What is a Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumour of the Brain? This tumour develops from primitive neuroepithelial cells that are present in the brain, spinal cord, muscles, and bones of the body; these are the cells of embryonic life that form the brain and spinal cord. A...
What is Hemangiopericytoma Of The Brain? It is a rare type of tumor that occurs in the blood vessels and soft tissues of the brain and spinal cord. Hemagiocytoma can arise from any capillary in the body. A capillary is a small blood vessel 5-10 um in diameter....
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...
What is Germinoma Of The Brain? A germinoma is cancer that usually arises from the germ cells (eggs and sperm) of the male and female reproductive organs. These eggs and sperms usually move to the ovaries and testes during fetal life. But in some people, during fetal...
What is Neurocytoma of the Brain? Neurocytoma is a very rare and benign tumor of the brain that originates from a thin triangular membrane that separates the ventricles of the brain. Four brain ventricles contain cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Cerebrospinal fluid is a...
