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Cell phone use: There has been a great deal of debate in recent years. | |||
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==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Brain is a part of the central nervous system (CNS). It is the center of thought, feeling, memory, speech, vision, hearing, movement, and so on. Brain tumors include any tumor which starts in the brain. The cause of brain tumors is unknown. On one hand, the tumors can directly destroy brain cells. On the other hand, they can also indirectly damage cells by producing inflammation, compressing other parts of the brain and increasing pressure within the skull. Usual symptoms include epileptic seizures, numbness of part of the body, abnormal movements and an abnormal positioning of the body, fever, headache, etc. Treatments involve surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and a combination.
What are the symptoms of Primary central nervous system lymphoma?
Early brain tumor does not have any symptoms. As the tumor grows larger, people may notice one or more of the following symptoms:
Epileptic seizures Decreased sensation of a body area Dysfunctional movement or uncontrollable movement Speech difficulties Double vision or decreased vision Hearing loss Personality and behavior changes Emotional instability Hiccups Other health problems may also cause these symptoms. Only a doctor can tell for sure. A person with any of these symptoms should tell the doctor so that the problems can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible
What causes Primary central nervous system lymphoma?
Clinical data has suggested that the development of brain tumor is related to several factors.
Radiation exposure Family history Immune system disorders Cell phone use: There has been a great deal of debate in recent years.
Who is at highest risk?
Clinical data has suggested that the development of brain tumor is related to several factors.
Radiation exposure Family history Immune system disorders Cell phone use: There has been a great deal of debate in recent years.
When to seek urgent medical care?
Diagnosis
Treatment options
Where to find medical care for Primary central nervous system lymphoma?
Directions to Hospitals Treating Primary central nervous system lymphoma