Pediatric Glioblastoma
Glioblastomas (GBM) are tumors in the brain or spinal cord that are usually highly malignant (cancerous)
What is Pediatric Glioblastoma?
Glioblastomas (GBM) are tumors that develop from astrocytes (star-shaped cells that comprise the supportive tissue) of the brain. Because GBM cells reproduce rapidly and are supported by a large network of blood vessels, they are usually cancerous. GBM tumors put extra pressure on the brain, causing the related symptoms.
What are the different types of Pediatric Glioblastoma?
There are two types of GBM:
Primary (de novo)
Primary (de novo) – The most common type of GBM, this type usually forms quickly and children rapidly begin to show symptoms.
Secondary
Secondary – This type of GBM usually grows more slowly, but is still quite aggressive. In many cases, they begin as low-grade tumors (slow rate of growth and high rate of survival) that turn into a higher grade over time.
What are the signs and symptoms of Pediatric Glioblastoma?
Signs and symptoms of GBM can include:- Changes in vision
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Nausea
- Problems with memory
- Problems with speech
- Vomiting
- Weakness on one side of the body
Pediatric Glioblastoma Doctors and Providers
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Bradley Weprin, MD Pediatric NeurosurgeonDivision Director at Children's Health Assistant Professor at UT Southwestern Medical CenterRead Bradley Weprin's Full ProfileBradley Weprin, MDPediatric Neurosurgeon
Board Certification:
American Board of Pediatric Neurological Surgery,
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Daniel Bowers, MD Pediatric Hematologist/OncologistProfessor Scholar at UT Southwestern Medical CenterRead Daniel Bowers's Full ProfileBoard Certification:
American Board of Pediatrics/Hematology-Oncology -
Bruno Perocco Braga, MD Pediatric NeurosurgeonAssistant Professor at UT Southwestern Medical CenterRead Bruno Perocco Braga's Full ProfileBruno Perocco Braga, MDPediatric Neurosurgeon
Board Certification:
Brazilian Society of Neurosurgery -
Angela Price, MD Pediatric NeurosurgeonAssistant Professor at UT Southwestern Medical CenterRead Angela Price's Full ProfileAngela Price, MDPediatric Neurosurgeon
Board Certification:
American Board of Pediatric Neurological Surgery,
American Board of Neurological Surgery -
Dale Swift, MD Pediatric NeurosurgeonAssociate Professor at UT Southwestern Medical CenterRead Dale Swift's Full ProfileDale Swift, MDPediatric Neurosurgeon
Board Certification:
American Board of Pediatric Neurological Surgery -
Brett Whittemore, MD Pediatric NeurosurgeonAssistant Professor at UT Southwestern Medical CenterRead Brett Whittemore's Full ProfileBrett Whittemore, MDPediatric Neurosurgeon