What causes anaplastic astrocytoma?
What causes anaplastic astrocytoma?
The exact cause of anaplastic astrocytomas is unknown. Researchers speculate that genetic and immunologic abnormalities, environmental factors (e.g., exposure to ultraviolet rays, certain chemicals, ionizing radiation), diet, stress, and/or other factors may play contributing roles in causing specific types of cancer.
Where does astrocytoma come from?
An astrocytoma is a tumor that arises from the star-shaped cells (astrocytes) that form the supportive tissue of the brain. Other supportive cells of the brain include oligodendrocytes and ependymal cells. Collectively, these cells are known as glial cells and the tissue they form is known as glial tissue.
Is anaplastic astrocytoma genetic?
Are anaplastic astrocytomas inherited? Anaplastic astrocytomas are usually not inherited . These tumors typically occur sporadically, in people with no family history of astrocytomas. In most cases, the exact cause is unknown.
