Myxoma Malignant

How and why does myxoma occur? Myxoma is a rare tumor formation that consists of a group of fibrous cells. This tumor is relatively benign in some cases, but can become cancerous under certain conditions.

Myxoma is most often seen in people over 40 years of age, but it can also occur in younger people. According to statistics, men suffer from this disease more often than women. The main cause of myxoma is the presence of a cystic brain tumor (brain cyst).

Factors that increase the risk of myxoma include heredity, head trauma, radiation to the head, and exposure to chemicals such as asbestos.

Myxoma is thought to develop from atypical osteoblastic cells that form a dense mass or cyst within the bones of the skull. It can put pressure on the brain or nerves and cause symptoms including headache, seizures, and changes in consciousness or memory. In general, myxoma remains for the rest of your life and does not require treatment unless it causes any symptoms. In rare cases, myxoma can progress to a malignant stage and cause metastases to spread to other parts of the body. Surgery and radiation therapy can be used for this.