Brief overview Gradations: Among astrocytomas, there are benign and low-malignant (WHO grades 1 and 2) and malignant (WHO grade 3) to highly malignant forms (WHO grade 4). Benign forms often grow slowly or are well demarcated. Malignant variants usually grow rapidly and recur after treatment (recurrence). Treatment: Treatment options include surgery, radiation and/or chemotherapy. Causes: … Astrocytoma: Types, treatment, prognosis
Brief overview Causes: The cause of primary brain tumors is usually unclear. Secondary brain tumors (brain metastases) are usually caused by other cancers. In some cases, the trigger is a hereditary disease such as neurofibromatosis or tuberous sclerosis. Diagnosis and examination: The doctor carries out physical examinations and takes a detailed medical history. Other diagnostic … Brain Tumor: Types, Treatment, Chances of Recovery
Choroid plexus is the name for a plexus of veins located in the cavity system of the brain. The plexus is important for the production of cerebrospinal fluid. What is the choroid plexus? The choroid plexus is a branching plexus of veins in the ventricle (cavity system) of the human brain. It is also known … Choroid Plexus: Structure, Function & Diseases
In modern society, it is not uncommon for external factors to contribute to a noticeable change in one’s personality. Insofar as the change in one’s personality is accompanied by a potential threat to one’s own well-being or the well-being of others, extensive treatment in a psychiatric ward is inevitable. What is psychiatry? A psychiatry treats … Psychiatry: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Neuroscience deals with the structure, function and disorders of nerves. These are thereby considered from a medical, biological as well as psychological point of view. In addition to the individual elements, the focus is primarily on complex nervous systems and the cooperation of the structures as well as complaints resulting from diseases. What are the … Neuroscience: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Imaging procedure is a generic term for various apparative diagnostic methods in medicine. Commonly used imaging methods are X-ray and ultrasound diagnosis. What is an imaging procedure? Imaging procedure is a generic term for various apparative diagnostic methods in medicine. Commonly used imaging methods are X-ray and ultrasound diagnosis. In almost all medical specialties, various … Imaging: Treatment, Effects & Risks
There are many different brain tumors, but they have one thing in common: There is limited space available in our bony skull, and tumors take up space that healthy brain tissue lacks. This situation is not without problems and can lead to serious, permanent damage. Forms: What types of brain tumors are there? Brain tumors … Brain Tumors: Types, Causes, Treatment
Treatment for a brain tumor can be done in several ways. Surgical removal of the tumor is widely used. But what options are available if the brain tumor is inoperable and what is the prognosis for a brain tumor? Find out here. How do you treat a brain tumor? Basically, conventional medicine has the following … Brain Tumor: Therapy and Prognosis
Teratomas are tumor-like entities that are relatively rare and still cause horror in many people today because of their strange appearance. Most of them are benign tumors. What are teratomas? Teratomas are congenital growths that contain one or more rudimentary tissue structure(s). They arise from the germ cells (stem cells) of the ovaries and testes … Teratoma: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Foix-Chavany-Marie syndrome refers to bilateral paralysis of the facial, chewing, and swallowing muscles. It is caused by damage to the cerebral cortex and results in speech and eating disorders. Therapy can improve the patient’s condition, but complete recovery is not possible. What is Foix-Chavany-Marie syndrome? Foix-Chavany-Marie syndrome is the name given to a rare syndrome … Foix-Chavany-Marie Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Short stature, short stature, or short stature are commonly used colloquial terms for microsomia. It does not initially represent a disease in its own right, but can appear as a symptom of many different diseases. However, it often results in other complaints in the life of the affected person. What is short stature? About 100,000 … Short Stature: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Neurofibromatosis is a hereditary disease that manifests in two forms, type 1 and type 2. Type 2, in which the affected person suffers from benign tumors in the brain and the symptoms they cause – hearing problems, paralysis of the facial nerves, and balance disorders – is comparatively rare. Neurofibromatosis is not curable, but it … Neurofibromatosis Type 2: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment