What is oligodendroglioma?

Also known as: OD, mixed glioma tumor, glioma.

Oligodendroglioma is a type of brain tumor that affects the glial tissue of the brain. These are the supportive cells that provide structure to the brain. The tumors may contain a mixture of different types of cells.


Reviewed by: Jack Wolfsdorf, MD, FAAP

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