Oligodendroglioma
Slow-growing tumor developing from brain white matter
Doç. Dr. Özgür AKŞAN
Beyin ve Sinir Cerrahisi
What is this Condition?
Oligodendroglioma is a glial tumor originating from oligodendrocyte cells in the brain. Usually occurs in young adults in frontal or temporal lobes. IDH mutation and 1p/19q codeletion increase treatment response.
Symptoms
Diagnosis Methods
MRI shows heterogeneous lesion containing calcification. Molecular pathological examination investigates IDH mutation and 1p/19q codeletion.
Treatment Methods
After maximal safe surgical resection, radiotherapy and chemotherapy (PCV or temozolomide) are applied based on grade and molecular markers.
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