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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 in any location where …
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Oligodendroglioma

Oligodendroglioma is a type of tumour that can start in the brain or spinal cord. It is made of abnormal oligodendrocytes. Your biopsy report for oligodendroglioma A biopsy is a surgical procedure that removes a small piece of tissue for examination by a pathologist. The purpose of a biopsy is to establish a diagnosis. A …
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