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Meningioma

What is a meningioma? A meningioma is a tumour that starts in the meninges, a thin layer of tissue that covers the outside of the brain and spinal cord. The tumour is made up of specialized meningothelial cells that are normally attached to a part of the meninges called the dura. A meningioma can develop …
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Oligodendroglioma

What is an oligodendroglioma? Oligodendroglioma is a type of tumour that can start in the brain or spinal cord. It is made of abnormal oligodendrocytes. Oligodendrocytes are normally found throughout the brain and spinal cord. This tumour can occur at any age but most start in adults. The brain and spinal cord The brain is …
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