Glioma

Disease

Disease Profile

Glioma is a malignant tumor arising from glial cells in the brain or spinal cord. It includes multiple subtypes such as astrocytoma, glioblastoma, oligodendroglioma, and ependymoma, with heterogeneous biology and prognosis. Gliomas account for a substantial share of central nervous system tumors.

Category
Central nervous system malignant tumor
Prevalence
Estimated incidence is about 6 cases per 100,000 people
ICD Codes
  • C71.9

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