Brain tumor
Brain tumor | |
CT scan of brain showing brain cancer to left parietal lobe in the peri-ventricular area. |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Assosciate editor(s)-In-Chief Prashanth Saddala
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
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Brain Tumor from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Staging | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | X Ray | CT | MRI | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies