Gliomatosis cerebri: A rare, aggressive type of malignant brain tumor. Cancerous glial cells infiltrate various parts of the brain and can result in a variety of symptoms. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Gliomatosis cerebri is available below.
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