Glyoblastoma is the most frequently diagnosed brain tumor that belongs to the 4th degree of malignancy. A tumor is formed from glial cells - auxiliary cells of the nervous tissue. The mechanism of tumor development is associated with a disruption in the growth and functioning of these cells, which accumulate in one area and form a tumor. Glyoblastoma is prone to rapid growth, germination in the tissue, has no clear boundaries and outlines. What are the probable causes of this type of brain cancer, and what are the consequences of the glioblastoma tumor, consider further.
Causes of glioblastoma of the brain
Despite the fact that studies are constantly being carried out, and this disease has been known for a long time, the causes of the glioblastoma of the brain have not yet been revealed. Allocate only a number of factors that increase the risk of developing this type of malignant tumors. The main ones are:
- exposure to high doses of ionizing radiation;
- the presence of astrocytoma of the brain (type of intracranial benign tumor), which is capable of becoming malignant at any time;
- genetic diseases (including tuberous sclerosis, neurofibromatosis, Lee-Fraumeni syndrome, etc.);
- hereditary predisposition (detection of glioblastoma in immediate relatives);
- exposure to electromagnetic radiation;
- age over 50;
- male sex (in men, the disease is diagnosed more often);
- influence of harmful chemicals (in particular, polyvinyl chloride);
- some viral diseases.
With an increased risk of developing malignant tumors, it is recommended that the body be diagnosed periodically. Glioblastoma can be detected by computer or magnetic resonance imaging with
Consequences of glioblastoma of the brain
Unfortunately, glioblastoma is an incurable disease, and all methods available today can only prolong the life of the patient and alleviate the symptoms of cancer. The life expectancy of most patients receiving treatment does not exceed one year, only a small part of patients with this diagnosis live for about two years. It remains only to hope that soon scientists will find more effective ways to combat glioblastomas, because scientific research does not stop.