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What is a glioma? what is it made of, and why did it get there?
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A tumor of the brain: This is a tumor of the brain tissue. There are several types based on how agressive the tissues appears to the pathologist. The treatment and prognosis depends upon the aggressive appearance known as grade.
Answered 8/15/2012
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