Ganglioglioma
Tumour Group:
Gliomas and Non-Malignant Brain Tumours
WHO Grade:
Grade I
Prevalence/Incidence:
Typical Age Range:
Tumour Characteristics
Gangliogliomas are generally slow-growing tumours and may occur anywhere in the brain although the temporal lobe and cerebellar hemispheres are the most common sites.
They are non-malignant tumours that arise from ganglia-type cells.
Symptoms
Common symptoms include, but are not necessarily limited to:
- Limited information available
Treatment/Standard of Care
Treatment is usually total removal by surgery. On occasion, radiation therapy is used.