Angiocentric glioma

Definition

An extremely rare slow-growing glial neoplasm of the central nervous system, usually arising in a superficial location in the cerebrum, affecting all ages and both sexes, and characterized by intractable seizures and headaches, with most cases being cured by surgical incision alone and therefore having a good prognosis.

Disease data

Classification

Disease

ORPHA code

251671

OMIM code

ICD10 code

C71.9

ICD11 code

2A00.0Y

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