What is astrocytoma

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Astrocytoma mainly occurs in the central nervous system. Although surgery has achieved good results, it is easy to relapse. Here's what astrocytoma is.

What is astrocytoma

First of all: astrocytoma refers to the tumor formed by astrocytes. According to literature reports, astrocytoma accounts for 13% - 26% of intracranial tumors and 21.2% - 51.6% of gliomas. Male is more than female. Astrocytic tumors can occur in any part of the central nervous system. In adults, astrocytic tumors are more common in the cerebral hemisphere and subthalamic ganglion. In children, astrocytic tumors are more common in subthalamic ganglion. Supratentorial is more common in frontal lobe and temporal lobe, followed by parietal lobe and occipital lobe. It can also be seen in the optic nerve, thalamus and the third ventricle; the infratentorial cases are mostly in the cerebellar hemisphere and the fourth ventricle, and can also be seen in the cerebellar vermis and brain stem.

Secondly, astrocytoma is an infiltrative growth tumor, most of which may recur after resection, and the tumor may evolve into anaplastic astrocytoma or pleomorphic glioblastoma after recurrence.

Finally: clinical symptoms include general symptoms and local symptoms. The former mainly depends on the increase of intracranial pressure, while the latter depends on the location of the lesion and the pathological type and biological characteristics of the tumor.

matters needing attention

The diet of astrocytoma patients should be light and eat more vegetables; avoid spicy and irritating products, such as ginger, garlic, leek, pepper, pepper, etc.; avoid tobacco and alcohol. When doing physical exercise at ordinary times, don't be too violent. It's very important to grasp the degree well.