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Adult Brain Tumors
Learn about the most common types of adult brain tumors as well as how they are graded to help doctors determine the best course of treatment.
Pediatric Brain Tumors
With a specialized pediatric brain tumor program, Florida Hospital is the only Children’s Oncology Group (COG) program in central Florida. Learn more about how our doctors can help your child beat brain cancer.
Spine & Spinal Cord Tumors
Tumors in and around the spine and spinal cord aren’t as common as brain tumors, but they do occur. The majority of spinal cord tumors are found in children and young adults, but anyone can be diagnosed with a tumor at any point in their life.
Oligodendroglial Tumors
Printer-friendly versionOligodendroglial (ah-lee-go-den-drah-glee-al) Tumors
A type of glioma, oligodendroglial tumors begin in the fatty covering of the nerve cells. Known as oligodendrocytes, these cells protect and support the nerve cells in your brain.
Oligodendroglial tumors are most often found in the frontal and temporal lobes of the cerebrum. This type of tumor is far more common in adults than children. It is also more prevalent in men than women.
Specialists at the Florida Hospital Brain and Spinal Cancer Program are highly experienced in treating oligodendroglial tumors, which are categorized as follows:
- Oligodendroglioma (ah-lee-go-den-drah-glee-oh-mah): Growing and spreading slowly, this type of tumor usually forms in the cerebrum of adults. It represents about 10-15% of all gliomas.
- Anaplastic oligodendroglioma: Originating in the cerebrum, this tumor grows very quickly and it can grow in more than one place in the brain at the same time. It is a more aggressive breed of oligodendrogliomas.
The course of treatment for an oligodendrolioma depends on a number of factors, such as your general health, the size and position of the tumor and whether it has spread to surrounding areas. Our experienced medical team will be happy to discuss treatment options with you, which may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy or participation in clinical trials.