Glioma. These tumors grow in glia tissue (tissue that binds nerve cells and fibers) and spinal cord. Most cases of brain tumors that occur are gliomas.
Meningioma. This tumor grows on the membrane that protects the brain and spinal cord. Most of these tumors are not cancerous. Hemangioblastoma. This tumor grows in the blood vessels of the brain. This condition can cause partial paralysis and convulsions. Acoustic neuroma. This tumor grows on the acoustic nerve (a nerve that functions to help control balance and hearing). Pituitary adenoma. This tumor grows in the pituitary gland (a small gland located under the brain). Most of these tumors are benign, but can affect the pituitary hormone with effects throughout the body.
Craniofaringioma. This tumor, which is mostly experienced by children and adolescents, grows near the base of the brain. Although rare, this tumor can affect the pituitary gland in the brain which functions to release hormones in the body, to other brain structures. Medulloblastoma. This is a type of tumor that is cancerous and is mostly experienced by children. This tumor grows from the bottom in the back of the brain and tends to spread to the spinal cord fluid.
Primitive neuroectodermal tumors (PNETs). This is a rare type of tumor that is cancerous. This type of tumor can grow in any part of the brain and starts from fetal brain cells.
Germ cell tumors. This type of tumor usually develops in childhood when the testicles or ovaries begin to form. These tumors can sometimes move to other parts of the body, such as the brain.
In addition to the types of tumors above, there are also tumors consisting of a combination of several types of tumors, or a combination of tumors with different levels. Handling is very dependent on the tumor malignancy, tumor location, and your health condition.
This page specifically deals with stage 1 and 2. benign brain tumors. Please read brain cancer to learn more about malignant brain tumors.
Brain Tumor Symptoms
Symptoms of brain tumors vary greatly from one another. The symptoms that appear are influenced by the size, speed of growth, and location of the tumor. Tumors that grow slowly may initially not cause any symptoms. After a while, the tumor will put pressure on the brain that causes symptoms, such as convulsions and headaches. Brain tumors that are in certain locations can interfere with the working system of the brain so that it does not function properly.
Causes of Brain Tumors
Until now the main cause of most cases of benign brain tumors is still unknown. There are several factors that can increase a person's risk of developing a brain tumor. Hereditary factors and also the side effects of radiotherapy procedures are two of them.
Brain Tumor Treatment
Early diagnosis and treatment will facilitate treatment of brain tumors. If not treated immediately, this condition can become more serious. Brain tumors usually do not spread and only stay in one place. Even so, brain tumors can exert pressure and damage the surrounding area. The treatment depends on the type, size and location of the tumor.
Meningioma. This tumor grows on the membrane that protects the brain and spinal cord. Most of these tumors are not cancerous. Hemangioblastoma. This tumor grows in the blood vessels of the brain. This condition can cause partial paralysis and convulsions. Acoustic neuroma. This tumor grows on the acoustic nerve (a nerve that functions to help control balance and hearing). Pituitary adenoma. This tumor grows in the pituitary gland (a small gland located under the brain). Most of these tumors are benign, but can affect the pituitary hormone with effects throughout the body.
Craniofaringioma. This tumor, which is mostly experienced by children and adolescents, grows near the base of the brain. Although rare, this tumor can affect the pituitary gland in the brain which functions to release hormones in the body, to other brain structures. Medulloblastoma. This is a type of tumor that is cancerous and is mostly experienced by children. This tumor grows from the bottom in the back of the brain and tends to spread to the spinal cord fluid.
Primitive neuroectodermal tumors (PNETs). This is a rare type of tumor that is cancerous. This type of tumor can grow in any part of the brain and starts from fetal brain cells.
Germ cell tumors. This type of tumor usually develops in childhood when the testicles or ovaries begin to form. These tumors can sometimes move to other parts of the body, such as the brain.
In addition to the types of tumors above, there are also tumors consisting of a combination of several types of tumors, or a combination of tumors with different levels. Handling is very dependent on the tumor malignancy, tumor location, and your health condition.
This page specifically deals with stage 1 and 2. benign brain tumors. Please read brain cancer to learn more about malignant brain tumors.
Brain Tumor Symptoms
Symptoms of brain tumors vary greatly from one another. The symptoms that appear are influenced by the size, speed of growth, and location of the tumor. Tumors that grow slowly may initially not cause any symptoms. After a while, the tumor will put pressure on the brain that causes symptoms, such as convulsions and headaches. Brain tumors that are in certain locations can interfere with the working system of the brain so that it does not function properly.
Causes of Brain Tumors
Until now the main cause of most cases of benign brain tumors is still unknown. There are several factors that can increase a person's risk of developing a brain tumor. Hereditary factors and also the side effects of radiotherapy procedures are two of them.
Brain Tumor Treatment
Early diagnosis and treatment will facilitate treatment of brain tumors. If not treated immediately, this condition can become more serious. Brain tumors usually do not spread and only stay in one place. Even so, brain tumors can exert pressure and damage the surrounding area. The treatment depends on the type, size and location of the tumor.
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