Gliomatosis cerebri

Gliomatosis cerebri

Definition

A diffuse glial tumor which infiltrates the brain extensively, involving more than two lobes. It is frequently bilateral and often extends to the infratentorial structures, even to the spinal cord. It is probably of astrocytic origin, although GFAP expression may be scant or absent. (Adapted from WHO.)

Also known as astrocytosis cerebri, gliomatosis, gliomatosis cerebri, gliomatosis cerebri (morphologic abnormality) — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Brain Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
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Central nervous system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Central nervous system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Cerebral hemisphere Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
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