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TUMEUR CEREBRALE [6 records]

Record 1 2026-04-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Neurosurgery
  • Applications of Automation
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.

Key term(s)
  • computer assisted neurosurgery

French

Domaine(s)
  • Neurochirurgie
  • Automatisation et applications
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.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Neurocirugía
  • Automatización y aplicaciones
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.

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Record 2 2018-12-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cancers and Oncology
  • Genetics
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) …

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.

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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cancers et oncologie
  • Génétique
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).

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).

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.

Spanish

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Record 3 2015-10-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cancers and Oncology
  • Nervous System
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cancers et oncologie
  • Système nerveux
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…).

Spanish

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Record 4 2014-04-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cancers and Oncology
  • Nervous System
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cancers et oncologie
  • Système nerveux
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.

Spanish

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Record 5 2013-04-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Nervous System
  • Hygiene and Health
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.

Key term(s)
  • BTFC

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Système nerveux
  • Hygiène et santé
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.

Spanish

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Record 6 1979-08-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nervous System
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système nerveux
DEF

[...] masse intracrânienne dont la croissance détermine la compression du cerveau.

Spanish

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