Guides to brain tumor symptoms, types, diagnosis and surgery by neurosurgeon Prof. Dr. Serdar Baki Albayrak in Istanbul.
In short What Is Craniopharyngioma? A craniopharyngioma is a rare, slow-growing tumor that forms near the pituitary gland, usually just above it. It is benign, so it does not spread to other organs. However, it can press on the nerves…
In short What Are Brain Metastases? Brain metastases are tumors that form when cancer spreads to the brain from another organ. Doctors also call them metastatic or secondary brain tumors. Overall, they outnumber tumors that start in the brain itself.…
In short What Is a Meningioma? A meningioma is a tumor that grows from the meninges, the layers that cover the brain and spinal cord. Most are benign and generally grow slowly, over many years. Overall, meningiomas are the most…
In short What Are the Symptoms of a Brain Tumour? The most common brain tumour symptoms are headaches, seizures, nausea or vomiting, vision problems, weakness and changes in memory or behaviour. They come from a growth that presses on or…
In short What Is a Skull Base Tumor? A skull base tumor is an abnormal growth on the floor of the skull, the bony shelf under the brain. Most also grow slowly and are benign. However, they can press on…
In short What Is an Insular Glioma? An insular glioma is a brain tumor that starts from glial cells in the insula, a lobe hidden deep inside the brain. Many grow slowly, but some are high grade. Specifically, the insula…
In short What Is a Frontal Lobe Tumor? A frontal lobe tumor is an abnormal growth in the front part of the brain, just behind the forehead. Depending on its type, it can be benign or malignant. The frontal lobe…
In short What Is Brain Cancer? Brain cancer is a malignant tumor in the brain. Its cells multiply quickly and invade nearby tissue, so surgery rarely removes every cell. It can start in the brain or, more often, spread there…
