a: glioma ~
b: octopus

What:

"A glioma is like an octopus with a head that is easily distinguished from the brain but tentacles extending into normal brain. The head can be excised but the attempted removal of the tentacles means damaging the brain."


Useful?
Writer: Dr. Damien Tange F.R.A.C.S. Neurosurgeon
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Where:
Date: Feb 11 2018 6:21 PM


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