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In addition to gliomas, there are numerous other types of primary
brain tumors that affect different cell-types and areas of the
brain and CNS. As with gliomas, they range in grade from benign
to malignant and aggressive, with varying prognoses. Among them
are:
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Meningeal tumors |
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Pineal parenchymal tumors |
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Embryonal tumors |
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Neuronal tumors |
More information about these and other primary brain
tumor types is available at The
National Cancer Institute.
Reference: 1. Adult Brain Tumors: Treatment (PDQ®).
The National Cancer Institute.
Accessed 8/06.
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