Gliosarcoma

Overview

Gliosarcoma is a rare type of glioma, a cancer of the brain that comes from glial, or supportive, brain cells, as opposed to the neural brain cells. Gliosarcoma is a malignant cancer, and is defined as a glioblastoma consisting of gliomatous and sarcomatous components. It is estimated that approximately 2.1% of all glioblastomas are gliosarcomas. Although most gliomas rarely show metastases outside the cerebrum, gliosarcomas have a propensity to do so, most commonly spreading through the blood to the lungs, and also liver and lymph nodes.

Symptoms

* Headache * Vomiting * Unsteadiness * Vision problems * Cognitive problems

Causes

* Overeating * Regurgitation * Excessive alcohol * Hangover * Pregnancy

Diagnosis

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