A member asked:

Pathology report: mixed protoplasmic astocytoma and olichdendroglioma grade 2. does that mean cancer?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: This is a description of a type of brain cancer. You need to talk with a/your neurosurgeon about this in greater detail for the appropriate management.

Answered 10/7/2017

3.6k views

Thank

Yes: Protoplasmic astrocytoma and oligodendroglioma are both malignancies (cancers) arising from the brain tissue. Astrocytomas arise from the astrocytes in the brain and oligodendrogliomas arise from oligodendrocytes. A mixed tumor shows features of both.

Answered 12/22/2014

3.4k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more