Menu Healthy Lifestyle Diseases & Conditions First Aid Symptoms Tests & Procedures Videos Definitions FAQs GliomaUpdated: 2017-06-13OverviewGliomas can occur in the brain and in various locations in the nervous system, including the brain stem and spinal column. SymptomsDifferent types of gliomas cause different symptoms. Some include headaches, seizures, irritability, vomiting, visual difficulties, and weakness or numbness of the extremities. TreatmentsTreatments include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and targeted molecular therapy. © 1998-2022 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use