What is tectal glioma?
A tectal glioma is low-grade tumor arising from the tectum or roof of the brain stem, the section of the brain that controls vital functions of the body such as respiration, heart rate and blood pressure). They are classified as grade I pilocytic astrocytomas or grade II fibrillary astrocytomas.
How do members experience tectal glioma?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with tectal glioma*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Stress
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Fatigue
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Pain
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for tectal glioma*
Who has tectal glioma on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 5 | |
| 20s | 10 | |
| 30s | 8 | |
| 40s | 8 | |
| 50s | 7 | |
| 60s | 3 | |
| 70+ | 2 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 12 | |
| Female | 28 |