Diseases
brain tumors
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Overview
A brain tumor is a mass or growth of abnormal cells in your brain. Many different types of brain tumors exist. Some brain tumors are noncancerous (benign), and some brain tumors are cancerous (malignant).Aug 6, 2021
Symptoms
- new onset or change in pattern of headaches
- headaches that gradually become more frequent and more severe
- unexplained nausea or vomiting
- gradual loss of sensation or movement in an arm or a leg
- difficulty with balance
Causes
- brain tumors that begin in the brain such as gliomas, meningiomas, acoustic neuromas (schwannomas)., pituitary adenomas.
- cancer that begins elsewhere and spreads to the brain such as breast cancer, or kidney cancer
Risk factors
- exposure to radiation.
- family history of brain tumors.
Diagnosis
- a neurological exam.
- imaging tests.
- collecting and testing a sample of abnormal tissue (biopsy).
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is brain tumors?
A brain tumor is a mass or growth of abnormal cells in your brain. Many different types of brain tumors exist. Some brain tumors are noncancerous (benign), and some brain tumors are cancerous (malignant).Aug 6, 2021
What are the symptoms of brain tumors?
new onset or change in pattern of headaches, headaches that gradually become more frequent and more severe, unexplained nausea or vomiting, gradual loss of sensation or movement in an arm or a leg, difficulty with balance
What causes brain tumors?
brain tumors that begin in the brain such as gliomas, meningiomas, acoustic neuromas (schwannomas)., pituitary adenomas.; cancer that begins elsewhere and spreads to the brain such as breast cancer, or kidney cancer
Which medicines are used for brain tumors?
lomustine
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