Oligodendroglioma (patient information)
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Overview of oligodendroglioma
Oligodendroglioma is a type of glioma. It origins from the oligodendrocytes which make myelin, a substance that surrounds and insulates axons of the brain and spinal cord. Oligodendroglioma occurs primarily in adults and only rarely found in children. Usual symptoms include headache, hydrocephalus, nausea and vomiting, seizure, weakness, or numbness in the extremities. Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, gene therapy, or a combination of them.
See also
Where to find medical care for oligodendroglioma?
Directions to Hospitals Treating oligodendroglioma
Copyleft Sources
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/adultbrain/Patient