Tumor Types

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There are more than 120 types of brain tumors. This section describes the most frequently diagnosed types.

In most cases, a brain tumor is named for the cell type of origin. Some brain tumors are named for their location. Today, most medical institutions use the World Health Organization (WHO) classification system to identify brain tumors. The WHO classifies brain tumors by cell origin and how the cells behave, from the least aggressive (benign) to the most aggressive (malignant).Some tumor types are assigned a grade, which signifies the rate of growth. There are variations in grading systems, depending on the tumor type. The classification and grade of an individual tumor help predict its likely behavior.

Click on the links below for more information on specific tumor types.

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