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TUMEUR CEREBRALE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-04-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Neurosurgery
- Applications of Automation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- computer-assisted neurosurgery
1, record 1, English, computer%2Dassisted%20neurosurgery
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Computer-assisted neurosurgery. During a brain or spine operation, your surgeon may use a computer, video screen and detailed images to precisely guide tiny instruments through very small incisions. This minimally invasive approach reduces blood loss and speeds your recovery. 1, record 1, English, - computer%2Dassisted%20neurosurgery
Record 1, Key term(s)
- computer assisted neurosurgery
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Neurochirurgie
- Automatisation et applications
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- neurochirurgie assistée par ordinateur
1, record 1, French, neurochirurgie%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tumeurs du cerveau : la neurochirurgie assistée par ordinateur. [...] En cas de tumeur cérébrale maligne, une intervention chirurgicale est souvent nécessaire pour retirer la lésion. Le chirurgien peut être assisté d’un dispositif de neuronavigation. Il s’agit d’un logiciel lui permettant de se guider précisément à l'intérieur du cerveau. 2, record 1, French, - neurochirurgie%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Neurocirugía
- Automatización y aplicaciones
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- neurocirugía asistida por computadora
1, record 1, Spanish, neurocirug%C3%ADa%20asistida%20por%20computadora
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El equipo médico [...] usa imágenes computarizadas tridimensionales detalladas del cerebro que se toman antes de la cirugía y durante esta, entre ellas, resonancia magnética intraoperatoria y neurocirugía asistida por computadora, para guiar la eliminación de la mayor cantidad posible del tumor cerebral o el foco epiléptico. 2, record 1, Spanish, - neurocirug%C3%ADa%20asistida%20por%20computadora
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-12-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Cancers and Oncology
- Genetics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Li-Fraumeni syndrome
1, record 2, English, Li%2DFraumeni%20syndrome
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- LFS 2, record 2, English, LFS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Li-Fraumeni cancer syndrome 3, record 2, English, Li%2DFraumeni%20cancer%20syndrome
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rare cancer predisposition syndrome characterized by the early-onset of multiple primary cancers such as breast cancer, soft tissue and bone sarcomas …, brain tumors and adrenal cortical carcinoma (ACC) … 4, record 2, English, - Li%2DFraumeni%20syndrome
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Individuals with LFS have an approximately 50% [chance] of developing cancer by age 40, and up to a 90% percent chance by age 60, while females have nearly a 100% risk of developing cancer in their lifetime due to their markedly increased risk of breast cancer. 5, record 2, English, - Li%2DFraumeni%20syndrome
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Li-Fraumeni syndrome is caused by a mutation in the p53 (Tp53) tumour suppressor gene or a mutation in the CHEK2 tumour suppressor gene. 6, record 2, English, - Li%2DFraumeni%20syndrome
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Cancers et oncologie
- Génétique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- syndrome de Li-Fraumeni
1, record 2, French, syndrome%20de%20Li%2DFraumeni
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- LFS 2, record 2, French, LFS
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Syndrome rare de prédisposition au cancer caractérisé par l'apparition précoce de plusieurs cancers primitifs tels que le cancer du sein, les sarcomes osseux et des tissus mous, la tumeur cérébrale et le corticosurrénalome(ACC). 3, record 2, French, - syndrome%20de%20Li%2DFraumeni
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le facteur héréditaire peut [...] consister en un défaut des systèmes de réparation de l’ADN après lésion, ce qui accroît le risque de mutation (syndrome de Li-Fraumeni). 4, record 2, French, - syndrome%20de%20Li%2DFraumeni
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le syndrome de Li-Fraumeni est causé par une mutation du gène suppresseur de tumeur p53 (TP53) ou du gène suppresseur de tumeur CHEK2. 5, record 2, French, - syndrome%20de%20Li%2DFraumeni
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-10-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Cancers and Oncology
- Nervous System
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hypothalamic glioma
1, record 3, English, hypothalamic%20glioma
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The hypothalamus is a part of the brain that is responsible for making hormones that trigger puberty. Brain tumors that grow in the hypothalamus (hypothalamic glioma) can cause young children to begin puberty. 2, record 3, English, - hypothalamic%20glioma
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Cancers et oncologie
- Système nerveux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- gliome hypothalamique
1, record 3, French, gliome%20hypothalamique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les symptômes liés au craniopharyngiome peuvent être semblables à ceux observés en cas d’autres types de tumeur cérébrale(adénome hypophysaire, gliome hypothalamique, kyste de la poche de Rathke, méningiome supra-sellaire…). 2, record 3, French, - gliome%20hypothalamique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-04-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Cancers and Oncology
- Nervous System
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- glioblastoma multiforme
1, record 4, English, glioblastoma%20multiforme
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- GBM 2, record 4, English, GBM
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- glioblastoma 2, record 4, English, glioblastoma
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Glioblastoma multiforme ... is a fast-growing glioma that develops from astrocytes — star-shaped glial cells that support nerve cells. ... These are the most invasive type of glial tumors, rapidly growing and commonly spreading to nearby brain tissue. They may be composed of several different kinds of cells (i.e. astrocytes, oligodendrocytes). Sometimes, they evolve from a low-grade astrocytoma or an oligodendroglioma. 3, record 4, English, - glioblastoma%20multiforme
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Cancers et oncologie
- Système nerveux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- glioblastome multiforme
1, record 4, French, glioblastome%20multiforme
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- GBM 2, record 4, French, GBM
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- glioblastome 3, record 4, French, glioblastome
correct, masculine noun
- glioblastome polymorphe 4, record 4, French, glioblastome%20polymorphe
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le glioblastome multiforme, aussi appelé simplement glioblastome ou GBM, est une tumeur de grade IV. C'est la tumeur cérébrale maligne la plus courante chez l'adulte puisqu'elle représente environ 50 à 60 % de tous les astrocytomes et environ 12 à 15 % de tous les types de tumeurs cérébrales. 5, record 4, French, - glioblastome%20multiforme
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-04-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Nervous System
- Hygiene and Health
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
1, record 5, English, Brain%20Tumour%20Foundation%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada 2, record 5, English, Brain%20Tumor%20Foundation%20of%20Canada
former designation, correct
- Brain Research Fund Foundation of London 3, record 5, English, Brain%20Research%20Fund%20Foundation%20of%20London
former designation, correct
- Brain Research Fund 4, record 5, English, Brain%20Research%20Fund
former designation, correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada is a national, not-for-profit organization dedicated to reaching every person in Canada affected by a brain tumour with support, education and information, and to funding brain tumour research. The Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada is funded entirely through generous donations from individuals, corporations, and employee groups as well as through memorial gifts, planned giving and special events. 1, record 5, English, - Brain%20Tumour%20Foundation%20of%20Canada
Record 5, Key term(s)
- BTFC
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Système nerveux
- Hygiène et santé
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Fondation canadienne des tumeurs cérébrales
1, record 5, French, Fondation%20canadienne%20des%20tumeurs%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9brales
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- La Fondation canadienne sur les tumeurs cérébrales 2, record 5, French, La%20Fondation%20canadienne%20sur%20les%20tumeurs%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9brales
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- Fondation pour la recherche cérébrale de London 3, record 5, French, Fondation%20pour%20la%20recherche%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9brale%20de%20London
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Fondation canadienne des tumeurs cérébrales est un organisme national sans but lucratif qui se consacre à atteindre chaque personne vivant au Canada aux prises avec une tumeur cérébrale pour lui offrir du soutien, de l'éducation et des renseignements, et à financer la recherche sur les tumeurs cérébrales. 4, record 5, French, - Fondation%20canadienne%20des%20tumeurs%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9brales
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1979-08-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- brain tumor
1, record 6, English, brain%20tumor
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- brain tumour 2, record 6, English, brain%20tumour
correct
- cerebral neoplasm 3, record 6, English, cerebral%20neoplasm
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Brain Tumor, Any abnormal growth within the skull creates a special problem because it is in a confined space and will press on normal brain tissue and interfere with the functions of the body controlled by the affected parts. 1, record 6, English, - brain%20tumor
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- tumeur cérébrale
1, record 6, French, tumeur%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9brale
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] masse intracrânienne dont la croissance détermine la compression du cerveau. 1, record 6, French, - tumeur%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9brale
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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