Glioma may also be called malignant schwannoma. It is a rare type of glioma that accounts for only about 5% of all glial tumors. Brain schwannoma is malignant and has a poor prognosis. In this article we will look at the main aspects of malignant glioma or schwannoma.
What is a schwannoma Schwannoma is also called glomangioma, which implies the presence of angiomatous properties in the tumor. Gliomas are the most common malignant brain tumors and account for about half of all neurogenic tumors in adults. However, some of them are very malignant and have a high risk of recurrence and metastasis.