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Which condition may be visualized in a CT study of the brain?

Asked by Coulter, Last updated: Feb 08, 2024

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W. Pratt

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Answered Jun 07, 2019

Glioblastoma is the condition that can be visualized in a CT study of the brain. Glioblastoma multiforme is a fast-growing brain tumor that affects glial cells – astrocytes and oligodendrocytes in the brain. The mean survival with glioblastoma is about a year is the tumor is highly malignant and it spreads rapidly into brain tissues.

Krukenberg tumor is a tumor of the ovary that arises as a result of metastasis from a primary site most common from gastric adenocarcinoma. This cannot be seen on CT study in the brain. Plasmacytosis is when there ia a large portion of plasma cells in tissues or in the blood. Wilms tumor is a common kidney cancer that is common in childhood.

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John Smith

John Smith

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Answered Nov 01, 2016

Glioblastoma
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