Brain Tumor

About Brain Tumor

A brain tumor is a abnormal growth of cells in the brain or near it. Brain tumors can happen in the brain tissue, these are called primary brain tumors. Brain tumors can also can happen outside  the brain tissue and deposit in brain , these are called secondary brain tumors. 

most of the brain tumors are non malignant (benign) in character, these can be totally cured by surgery

some brain tumors are malignant also

Symptoms

Severea and persistant headaches.

vertigo and  dizziness.

difficulty in speaking.

difficulty in walking

Vision loss.

Body weakness.

Frequent vomiting and nausea.

Treatment

Treatment for brain tumors depends on a number of factors including the type, location and size of the tumor as well as the patient’s age and general health. Treatment methods and schedules differ for children and adults.

Brain tumors are mainly treated with surgery, benign tumors are tottally cured with surgery. now a days brain surgery is very safe, with the help of microscope and endoscope .

sometimes radiation therapy and chemotherapy is also needed in malignant high grade tumors.

Our doctors also are studying a vaccine for treating a recurrent cancer of the central nervous system that occurs primarily in the brain, known as glioma.

SURGERY

RADIATION THERAPY

CHEMOTHERAPY

Diagnosis

Computed Tomography CT .

Magnetic Resonance Imaging MRI.

Lumbar Puncture.

Hearing Test.

Visual Field Acuity Test.

Biopsy