Brain tumor
Brain tumor | |
CT scan of brain showing brain cancer to left parietal lobe in the peri-ventricular area. | |
ICD-10 | C71, D33.0-D33.2 |
ICD-9 | 191, 225.0 |
DiseasesDB | 30781 |
MedlinePlus | 007222 000768 |
Brain tumor Microchapters |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Assosciate editor(s)-In-Chief Prashanthsaddala
Synonyms and keywords: Brain tumour; glioblastoma multiforme; Ependymoma; Glioma; Astrocytoma; Medulloblastoma; Neuroglioma; Oligodendroglioma; Lymphoma; Vestibular schwannoma (acoustic neuroma); Meningioma; Cancer - brain tumor; intracranial tumor
Overview
Classification
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Causes
Differentiating Brain Tumor
Complications & Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Staging | Laboratory tests | Electrocardiogram | X Rays | CT | MRI | Biopsy | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other images | Alternative diagnostics
Treatment
Medical therapy | Radiation therapy | Surgical options | Primary prevention | Secondary prevention | Financial costs | Future therapies