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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 37 Collections and/or Records:

PR2.13002, 1953

 Item
Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.13002
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, note, reports, charts and correspondence relating to male from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 54 at first examination in 1953. Conditions mentioned include: Foster-Kennedy syndrome; homonymous hemianopia; hemiparesis; incontinence; oligodendroglioma; and sarcomatous change in a meningioma. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1953

PR2.13465, 1954

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.13465
Scope and Contents

Photograph, autopsy report, report, notes and correspondence relating to male from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 53 at first examination in 1954. Conditions mentioned include: cerebral gliomatous cyst; oligodendroglioma; hemiparesis; brainstem haemorrhage; and dysphasia. No treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1954

PR2.13600, 1954-1956

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.13600
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, chart, note reports, and correspondence relating to female from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 55 at first examination in 1954. Conditions mentioned include: oligodendroglioma; epilepsy; headache; vomiting; and papilloedema. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1954-1956

PR2.14590, 1954-1955

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.14590
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, notes, reports, charts and correspondence relating to female from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 49 at first examination in 1954. Conditions mentioned include: oligo-astrocytoma; astro-oligodenro-glioma; extra-dural haematoma; epileptic attacks; hemiparesis; and 6th cranial nerve paralysis. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1954-1955

PR2.15384, 1955

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.15384
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, correspondence, notes, charts and reports relating to male from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 61 at first examination in 1955. Conditions mentioned include: malignant oligodendroglioma; head injury; lacerations; headaches; personality change; vomiting; nausea; memory disorder; and vascular catastrophe. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1955

PR2.15391, 1955

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.15391
Scope and Contents

Typed correspondence, notes, reports and charts relating to female patient from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 67 at first examination in 1955. Conditions mentioned include: malignant cystic oligodendroglioma; epilepsy; seizures; weakness; hemiparesis; hypertonus; confusion; headaches; and gait disorder. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1955

PR2.19055, 1958

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.19055
Scope and Contents

Correspondence, notes, charts, reports and typed case summary relating to female patient from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 64 at first examination in 1958. Conditions mentioned include: oligodendroglioma (occipital); possibly pre-senile dementia; epilepsy; and memory defect. Surgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1958