Subependymal giant cell astrocytoma
Subependymal giant cell astrocytoma | |
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Term | Subependymal giant cell astrocytoma |
Short definition | subependymal giant cell astrocytoma - (pronounced) (SUB-eh-PEN-dih-mul JY-unt sel AS-troh-sy-TOH-muh) A benign (noncancerous), slow-growing tumor that usually forms in the walls of fluid-filled spaces in the brain. The tumors consist of large, star-shaped cells called astrocytes. |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
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subependymal giant cell astrocytoma - (pronounced) (SUB-eh-PEN-dih-mul JY-unt sel AS-troh-sy-TOH-muh) A benign (noncancerous), slow-growing tumor that usually forms in the walls of fluid-filled spaces in the brain. The tumors consist of large, star-shaped cells called astrocytes. Subependymal giant cell astrocytomas are common in people with tuberous sclerosis (an inherited disease in which benign tumors form in the brain and other parts of the body). Also called SEGA
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