Therefore these tumors may arise in various locations, causing multiple symptoms. Other Mixed Glioma symptoms include mood and personality changes, speech problems and more.
Mixed Glioma of the frontal lobe of the brain may also cause paralysis on one side of the body. In the diagnosis of Mixed Glioma imaging studies are the chief component used by most neurologists. At present magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the best imaging modality used, followed by Computed Tomography (CT) Scans. In some cases of Mixed Glioma, neurologist use an MRI scan with frameless stereotactic guidance. Sometimes in order to get a precise and definite diagnosis, a biopsy is conducted. For a mixed Glioma, surgery is considered to be the first form of treatment. The surgery is done in order to eliminate much of the tumor without causing any damage the adjoining brain tissue. Based on the position, size, and spread of the Mixed Glioma, it might not be possible to eliminate it totally and additional treatment may be required as a follow up to surgery.
Before the treatment process Mixed Glioma is graded from 1 to 4, based on how abnormal the cells are well as their growth rate. While Grade 1 Mixed Glioma is the least malignant, Grade 4 is the most. The treatment methods are generally made based on the grade of the tumor. Tumors that are high-grade may not be able to be treated by surgery and are known as inoperable. The alternative methods of treating Mixed Glioma include Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy. In Radiotherapy treatment high-energy rays are used to annihilate cancer cells. This therapy may either be used after surgery destroying the remaining malignant cells or be used alone in case surgery is not possible.
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