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Approximately 50% of all tumors occurring
within the intracranial cavity fall under the heading "glioma," a heterogeneous collection of neoplasms
unified by the fact that they arise from glial tissues that includes all, immature and mature neuroectodermal
tumors.
The word 'Glioma', is
derived from 'Glue', a greek word for a binding
substance.
They include the
following and each of them is discussed individually elsewhere.
Astrocytomas **
Oligodendrogliomas, mixed gliomas,
& Gliomas of unknown origin**
Ependymomas**
Neuronal And Glioneuronal
Tumors**
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