Neurosurgical Oncology Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
bevacizumab
Monoclonal antibody targeting VEGF used as anti-angiogenic therapy for recurrent glioblastoma.
anaplastic astrocytoma
A WHO grade III malignant glial tumor characterized by increased cellularity and nuclear atypia compared to lower-grade...
oncoplastic reconstruction
Surgical technique combining tumor resection with immediate reconstruction to restore normal anatomy and function.
pilocytic astrocytoma
A benign WHO grade I astrocytic tumor most commonly occurring in children, typically in the cerebellum and optic pathway...
subependymal giant cell astrocytoma
A benign WHO grade I tumor strongly associated with tuberous sclerosis complex, typically occurring near the foramen of...