What Are Unspecified Gliomas And How Are They Treated?
Glioma tumours are a specific type of brain tumours which arise from a group of brain cells called glial cells. There are 3 types of glial cell, and if a tumour is mainly made of one of the three glial cells, the patient may be diagnosed with an astrocytoma, oligodendroglioma or ependymoma. But, according to neurologists in Darbhanga who specialize in brain cancer treatment in Darbhanga, it isn’t always easy to tell which type of gliomaa patient has. When such a case arises, neuro specialists define that glioma as an ‘unspecified glioma’. Also known as 'mixed glioma', this type of diagnosis was given in cases where either the doctors could not get a biopsy (sample of the tumour) to test or the biopsy was inconclusive, showing more than one type of glial cell being involved. How Are Unspecified Gliomas Treated? Experts at a super-speciality hospital in Darbhanga which is renowned as a neuro hospital, tell us that diagnosing a tumour as an unspecified tumour is discouraged in the medical fraternity, as this diagnosis is too vague and unhelpful in finding the right treatment. If you are diagnosed with an unspecified glioma, your team of specialists will treat your tumour according to what other type of brain tumour it most resembles to on scans and what type of cells are involved if it is possible to know. The hospital in Darbhanga mentioned above is a part of one of the most acclaimed healthcare groups in North India. If you or your loved ones suffer from any neurological disorders, or specifically brain tumours or brain cancer, this is the place where you get proper treatment and consultation. You can book an appointment at the hospital’s website, or visit the hospital directly, which is located at VIP Road, Allalpatti in Darbhanga, Bihar. Source: https://www.parashospitals.com/paras-hospitals-darbhanga/centres-of-excellence/neurosurgery/
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