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Brain Tumor

Overview

Brain Tumour is an abnormal growth of cells in your brain. Brain tumours can be either benign or malignant. Benign brain tumours are non cancerous and they do not spread. Malignant tumours are mostly aggressive and they can metastasize.

Signs and Symptoms

Headache, Loss of consciousness, Seizures, Nausea or vomiting, Changes in behaviour, Vision problems, Speech difficulties, Hearing problems

Common Causes

Genetic mutations, Metastasis from secondary cancers, Exposure to radiation, Head trauma, Viral infections

Risk Factors

Age, Gender, Race, Genetic mutations, Metastasis from secondary cancers, Exposure to radiation, Family history of brain tumour, Head trauma, Viral infections

Investigation Techniques

Neurological examination, CT scan, MRI, Biopsy, Blood tests

Treatment and Prevention

Surgery, Radiosurgery, Brachytherapy, Radiotherapy, Chemotherapy, Steroids
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Information Updated on : Wed Feb 12 2020 16:04:04 GMT+0800 (Malaysia Time)
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