What is Oligodendroglioma (Spinal Cord)? Oligodendroglioma (spinal cord) is a rare type of tumour that account for 2%of all spinal cord tumours and originate from the oligodendrocytes of the spinal cord. Oligodendrocytes are also called glial cells these cells...
What is Oligoastrocytoma (Spinal Cord)? Oligoastrocytoma (spinal cord) is a rare type of tumour that arises from the astrocytes in the spinal cord. It usually affects the children and younger population. It is predominantly more common in males as compared to...
What is Neurofibroma (Spinal Cord)? Neurofibroma (spinal cord) is a rare type of benign (non-cancerous) tumour that arises from the uncontrolled division or multiplication of Schwann cells that form an insulating protective layer around the nerve cells of the brain...
What is Neurocytoma (Spinal Cord)? Neurocytoma is a rare type of tumour of the brain and spinal cord that usually arises from the ventricular system of the brain and in rare cases; it can also arise from the spinal cord. Neurocytoma (spinal cord) commonly affects the...
What is a Mixed Germ Cell Tumour (Spinal Cord)? Mixed Germ cell tumour (spinal cord) is a rare type of tumour that arises due to the failure of germ cells (eggs and sperms) to reach ovaries and testicles during the embryonic stage of life and start growing abnormally...
