Oligodendrogliomas.
Oligodendrogliomas are tumours developed from oligodendrocytes. They may be pure or associated with astrocyte proliferation. They are usually benign, but their malignancy grade is varied. These tumours affect middle-aged adults and are characterized by their slow growth and their fairly suggestive neuroradiological features which are those of a large, calcified, poorly enhanced, peripheral frontal lesion. Computerized tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are suitable complementary methods to characterize the tumour and evaluate its extension.
Service de Neuroradiologie, C.H.U. Timone, Marseille, France.
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Martini
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D000328:Adult; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009837:Oligodendroglioma / Q000473:pathology