Overview
Incidence
Symptoms
Evaluation
biopsy
Treatment
chemotherapy
radiation therapy
specialist
surgery
Home Care
anorexia
diet
pain in adults
pain in children
side effects
taking control
warning signs
Outlook
Complications
Underlying Cause
Types
Anatomy
Oligodendroglioma Complications
Complications of oligodendroglioma include:
- Brain herniation
- Coma
- Loss of communication skills
- Permanent neurologic impairment
- The loss of the ability to perform basic self-care
Side effects of chemotherapy may include:
- Anorexia
- Bone marrow damage:
- Constipation and diarrhea
- Excessive bruising or bleeding
- Hair loss
- Heart failure
- Increased risk of infection
- Mouth sores:
- Mucositis
- Nausea and vomiting
- Weakness or fatigue
- Weight loss
Side effects of radiation therapy may include:
- Fatigue
- Hair loss
- Infertility
- Nausea and vomiting
- Other cancers
- Rashes
- Retarded bone growth in children
- Weight loss
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Last Updated: Feb 8, 2011 References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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