Chordoid Glioma

**Semantic type:** Neoplastic Process

**Definition:** A rare, slow-growing neuroepithelial neoplasm of uncertain origin affecting adults. It is located in the third ventricle. It is characterized by the presence of epithelioid cells which express GFAP, and mucinous stroma which contains lymphoplasmacytic infiltrates.

**Synonyms:** - Chordoid Glioma of 3rd Ventricle - Chordoid Glioma of Third Ventricle - Chordoid Glioma of the 3rd Ventricle - Chordoid Glioma of the Third Ventricle - Chordoid Glioma of the Third Ventricle (WHO Grade 2) - Chordoid Glioma of the Third Ventricle (WHO Grade II) - Chordoid glioma - Chordoid glioma of third ventricle - Third Ventricle Chordoid Glioma