Astrocytoma
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Astrocytoma is a tumor that originates in the astrocytes, a type of cell of the central nervous system. It can occur in the brain or in the spinal cord and spans different grades of behavior.
Common symptoms: They depend on its location, but may include persistent headaches, seizures, changes in vision, or disturbances in movement and speech.
When to seek care? Headaches that change in pattern, new seizures, or progressive neurological deficits should be assessed as soon as possible.
Which professionals treat it? The neurologist and the neurosurgeon take part in its study, while the oncologist and the radiation oncologist take part in the different treatment alternatives. In the face of neurological symptoms that do not subside, it is advisable to request a specialized evaluation to define the steps to follow.
Which specialist treats astrocytoma?
Astrocytoma is usually treated by specialists in radiation oncologist, oncologist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in astrocytoma
Dr. Dharely Raquel Cid Sanchez
Dr. Adriana Domínguez Ayala
Dr. Victor Manuel Marroquin Torres
Dr. Leisly Carrasquilla Valiente
Dr. Sergio Alejandro Pino Cámara
Dr. Karilú Muñoz Jiménez
Dr. Ricardo Iruegas Cárdenas
Dr. Cruz Vargas Jhony Alberto De La
Dr. Manuel Ismael Gonzalez Geroniz
Dr. Iyary Mayté Uribe Vázquez
Dr. José Guadalupe Muñoz Camacho
Dr. Victor Augusto González Ponce
Dr. Samantha Herrada Velázquez
Dr. Sulia Eloisa Pope Salazar
Dr. Marco Antonio Santos López
Dr. Francisco Javier Ceja Utrera
Dr. Jose Manuel Aguilar Priego
Dr. Carlos Cordero Vargas
Dr. Ricardo Mendoza Coronado
Dr. Nereo Guzmán Cantú
Frequently asked questions
What is astrocytoma?
Astrocytoma is a tumor that originates in the astrocytes, a type of cell of the central nervous system. It can occur in the brain or in the spinal cord and spans different grades of behavior.
Which doctor treats astrocytoma?
Astrocytoma is usually treated by specialists in radiation oncologist, oncologist.