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GLIOBLASTOME MULTIFORME [1 record]

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Record 1 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.

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