Brief overview Causes: The reasons for the development of an ependymoma are unclear. Possible risk factors are certain diseases such as neurofibromatosis type 2, which are based on a disorder in the genetic material. Exposure to radiation, for example during treatment for other cancers, is also suspected to be a trigger. Symptoms: Depending on the … Ependymoma: Causes, Symptoms, Prognosis
General information As in other organs of the body, benign or malignant tumors can develop in the brain. Every year, about 8,000 people in Germany develop a primary brain tumor. These are tumors that originate directly from the brain. In addition, there is a large number of brain metastases, so-called secondary brain tumors. Some brain … Brain Tumor
Cell specific tumors Glioblastomas are tumors that originate from certain glial cells, the so-called astrocytes, and have the most severe “malignancy”. They are the most common malignant tumors of the nervous system and are associated with a very poor prognosis. They usually occur between the ages of 60 and 70 years. Moreover, men are affected … Cell specific tumors | Brain Tumor
Causes and risk factors The exact causes for the development of brain tumors are still largely unknown today. Apparently there are several factors that could be involved in the development of brain tumors: Further possible causes such as environmental toxins, eating habits, mental stress, stress and electromagnetic waves, which are produced during cell phone calls, … Causes and risk factors | Brain Tumor
Therapy The therapy depends on the exact location of the brain tumor and the type of growth. Therefore, the result of the brain biopsy (sampling) must be awaited. The surgical removal of a brain tumor is performed by neurosurgeons after an exact diagnosis has been made. It is important to know the exact location of … Therapy | Brain Tumor
Summary To ensure that brain tumors are detected and treated early enough, you should definitely consult a doctor if you have the following symptoms: If you have noticed the above symptoms in your child or another person, you should also consult a doctor as soon as possible. As soon as a brain tumor is diagnosed, … Summary | Brain Tumor
The term ependymoma refers to a relatively rare tumor that occurs in the central nervous system. Ependymoma is one of the solid tumors, which occur due to cell degeneration in the brain or even in the spinal cord. What is an ependymoma? Because there are different ependymomas (which are all malignant), some tumors may grow … Ependymoma: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The central canal, or canalis centralis, is a tubular structure that runs through the spinal cord and extends into the medulla oblongata. Errors in embryonic development can result in neural tube defects; one example is anencephaly. In addition, tumors can form from the ependyma of the central canal. What is the central canal? The central … Central Canal: Structure, Function & Diseases