Symptoms of Oligodendroglioma

List of symptoms of Oligodendroglioma:

The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Oligodendroglioma includes the 7 symptoms listed below:

• Sensation changes
• Movement changes
• Symptoms depend on the location of tumor
• Raised intracranial pressure - usually developing slowly
  • Headache
  • Vomiting
  • Seizures

Note that Oligodendroglioma symptoms usually refers to various symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Oligodendroglioma signs may refer to those signs only noticable by a doctor.

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Other Possible Causes of these Symptoms

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• Headache - see all causes of Headache
• Movement changes - see all causes of Movement symptoms
• Raised intracranial pressure - see all causes of Increased intracranial pressure
• Seizures - see all causes of Seizures
• Sensation changes - see all causes of Sensations
• Vomiting - see all causes of Vomiting

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Symptoms of Oligodendroglioma: Online Medical Books

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Malignant spinal neoplasms: Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

Extramedullary tumors produce symptoms by pressing on nerve roots, the spinal cord, and spinal vessels; intramedullary tumors, by destroying the parenchyma and compressing adjacent areas. Because intramedullary tumors may extend over several spinal cord segments, their symptoms are more variable than those of extramedullary tumors.

The following clinical effects are likely with all malignant spinal cord neoplasms:

❑Pain — Most severe directly over the tumor, radiates around the trunk or down the limb on the affected side and is unrelieved by bed rest. It may worsen when lying down or with straining, coughing, or sneezing. Pain can be diffuse, occurring over all extremities. Generally, it progressively worsens and isn't relieved by medication.

❑ Motor symptoms — Asymmetric spastic muscle weakness, decreased muscle tone, exaggerated reflexes, and a positive Babinski's sign. If the tumor is at the level of the cauda equina, muscle flaccidity, muscle wasting, weakness, and progressive diminution in tendon reflexes are characteristic.

❑ Sensory deficits — Contralateral loss of pain, temperature, and touch sensation (Brown-Séquard's syndrome). These losses are less obvious to the patient than functional motor changes. Caudal lesions invariably produce paresthesias in the nerve distribution pathway of the involved roots.

❑Bowel and bladder symptoms — Urine retention is an inevitable late sign with cord compression. Early signs include incomplete emptying or difficulty with the urine stream, which is usually unnoticed or ignored. Cauda equina tumors cause bladder and bowel incontinence due to flaccid paralysis.

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Oligodendroglioma as a Cause of Symptoms or Medical Conditions

When considering symptoms of Oligodendroglioma, it is also important to consider Oligodendroglioma as a possible cause of other medical conditions. The Disease Database lists the following medical conditions that Oligodendroglioma may cause:

• Glioma
• Intracranial calcification
• Primary brain neoplasm

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About signs and symptoms of Oligodendroglioma:

The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Oligodendroglioma. This signs and symptoms information for Oligodendroglioma has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Oligodendroglioma signs or Oligodendroglioma symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Oligodendroglioma may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Oligodendroglioma symptoms.