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Brain Stem Glioma
A brain stem cancer that is characterized by mass lesion of the brainstem, associated cranial nerve nuclei and long tracts, is caused by abnormally proliferating cells, arises from glial cells.
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Overview
A brain stem cancer that is characterized by mass lesion of the brainstem, associated cranial nerve nuclei and long tracts, is caused by abnormally proliferating cells, arises from glial cells.
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