GLIOMA-POLYPOSIS SYNDROME

Overview and Facts

Glioma-polyposis syndrome is an uncommon type of inherited disease. Polyps are the name for the tiny growths it causes in brain tumors.

You may have neurological symptoms, like headaches, problems maintaining your balance, or blurred vision, depending on the spinal cord or brain tumor size.

Types and Symptoms

SYMPTOMS

Glioma-polyposis syndrome is characterized by growths (polyps) in brain or spinal cord malignancies. Patients may acquire hundreds of polyps at a young age.

Brain or spinal cord tumors may create symptoms that damage one’s central nervous system. The central nervous system regulates most of your body’s processes. Among the symptoms are:

  • Headaches
  • Vomiting or nausea
  • Blurred vision or double vision
  • Balance problems
  • Numbness in limbs, feet, or hands
  • Seizures
  • Weakness in a single area of your body, such as one arm, leg, or side.

Diagnosis & Medications

DIAGNOSIS

Your healthcare professional will examine your brain using many tests to determine Glioma-polyposis syndrome. You could have:

  • Biopsy. Little tissue samples will be evaluated with a biopsy if a mass is discovered in your brain.
  • X-rays. Imaging tests such as CT scans and MRIs diagnose brain polyps and tumors. Your doctor could also suggest getting a PET scan in certain cases.

If you have a parent who has Glioma-polyposis syndrome, you will most likely be screened for the condition. Your doctor may suggest having the following test:

  • DNA testing: Genetic testing is used to identify the faulty genes that cause Glioma-polyposis syndrome.

TREATMENT

Different types of doctors frequently collaborate in brain tumor care to develop a patient’s overall treatment plan, combining various treatment types. This is called a multidisciplinary team. Other healthcare providers on your care team may include doctor’s assistants, dietitians, counselors, pharmacists, rehabilitation, and others. 

It is critical to have a care team specializing in treating persons with brain tumors, which may include consulting with medical specialists outside your local region to assist with diagnosis and treatment planning.

Treatment for glioma-polyposis syndrome varies depending on the symptoms. Your polyps may need to be removed (polypectomy).

Furthermore, treatment for brain or spinal cord tumors may also differ. Generally, healthcare providers attempt to remove the tumor. They try to minimize injury to adjacent healthy tissue during therapy. You could have:

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