Astrocytoma treatment in Magdalena Contreras

The neurosurgeon is the specialist most involved when an astrocytoma is suspected, a tumor that arises from astrocytes, a type of supporting cell in the brain and spinal cord.

Common symptoms: persistent headaches, seizures, changes in vision, alterations in language or movement, depending on the area affected.

What is it? Astrocytomas span different grades, from slow-growing ones to the most aggressive, which influences their follow-up.

With new or worsening neurological symptoms, the advisable course is a timely evaluation with the specialist to determine the next steps.