Gangliocytoma/Ganglioglioma
These rare, benign brain tumors arise from ganglia-type
cells, which are groups of nerve cells. Gangliocytomas
(sometimes called ganglioneuromas) are brain tumors
of mature ganglion cells. Gangliogliomas are brain tumors
of both mature nerve and supportive cells.
Brain tumors arising from ganglia most frequently occur
in children and young adults. They represent 0.4% of
all primary brain tumors and about 4% of all pediatric
brain tumors.
The most common sites are the temporal lobe of the
cerebral hemispheres and the third ventricle, although
they might also occur in the spine. Cyst formation and
calcification can be present. Seizures are the most
common symptom.
These tumors are small, slow growing, and have distinct
margins. Metastasis and malignancy are very rare.
Surgery is the standard treatment.
This information published with permission of the American
Brain Tumor Association (ABTA). CINN works closely
with the ABTA
and applauds their outstanding efforts in brain tumor
research and documentation. For more comprehensive information
about this condition and others, visit the ABTA
web site.
Diagnosis and Treatment
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