Oligodendroglioma
Subject
Subject Source: Medical Subject Headings
Scope Note: Notes = A relatively slow-growing glioma that is derived from oligodendrocytes and tends to occur in the cerebral hemispheres, thalamus, or lateral ventricle. They may present at any age, but are most frequent in the third to fifth decades, with an earlier incidence peak in the first decade. Histologically, these tumors are encapsulated, relatively avascular, and tend to form cysts and microcalcifications. ,Created For = LHSA-Dott
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
PR1.666, 1933-1941
Item
Identifier: LHB1 CC/20/PR1.666
Scope and Contents
Typed case summary, charts, notes, photographs and correspondence relating to female patient from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 56 at first examination in 1933. Conditions mentioned include: paraesthesia; aphasia; and oligodendroglioma. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.
Dates:
1933-1941