Blastoma
Blastoma
Blastoma (pronounced: blas-TOH-muh) is a type of cancer that is caused by malignancies in precursor cells, often referred to as blasts. The term "blastoma" is derived from the Greek word "blastos" meaning "sprout" and the suffix "-oma" which denotes a tumor.
Etymology
The term "blastoma" is derived from the Greek word "blastos" which means "sprout" or "germ", and the suffix "-oma" which is used to denote a tumor. This term is used to describe tumors that are thought to arise from embryonic tissue or developing cells.
Types of Blastoma
There are several types of blastomas, each named for the type of tissue in which they occur. These include:
- Neuroblastoma: A cancer that develops from immature nerve cells found in several areas of the body.
- Hepatoblastoma: A rare type of liver cancer that usually affects children under the age of 3.
- Nephroblastoma: Also known as Wilms' tumor, it is a kidney cancer that primarily affects children.
- Retinoblastoma: A cancer that starts in the retina, the very back part of the eye.
- Medulloblastoma: A cancer that starts in the region of the brain at the base of the skull.
- Pleuropulmonary blastoma: A rare type of lung cancer.
Treatment
Treatment for blastomas typically involves a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. The specific treatment plan will depend on the type of blastoma, its location, and the patient's overall health.
Prognosis
The prognosis for individuals with a blastoma varies widely and depends on many factors, including the type of blastoma, the stage of the disease at diagnosis, the patient's age and overall health, and the response to treatment.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Blastoma
- Wikipedia's article - Blastoma
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