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Results 1 - 5 of 5 for Astrocytoma
  1. Brain tumor - children 
    ... in children are very rare. COMMON TUMOR TYPES Astrocytomas are usually noncancerous, slow-growing tumors. They most ... following are treatments for specific types of tumors: Astrocytoma: Surgery to remove the tumor is the main ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000768.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Brain tumor - primary - adults 
    ... are divided into three types: Astrocytic tumors include astrocytomas (can be noncancerous), anaplastic astrocytomas, and glioblastomas. Oligodendroglial ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007222.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Optic glioma 
    Gliomas are tumors that grow in various parts of the brain. Optic gliomas can affect: One or both of the optic nerves that carry visual ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001024.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Tuberous sclerosis 
    Complications may include: Brain tumors ( astrocytoma ) Heart tumors (rhabdomyoma) Severe intellectual disability Uncontrollable seizures
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000787.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Spinal tumor 
    ... of these tumors are benign and slow growing. Astrocytoma: a tumor of the supporting cells inside the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001403.htm - Medical Encyclopedia