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
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
The most common tumour of the inner ear is the acoustic neuroma. Other names for this are cerebellar bridge angle tumour and vestibularis schwannoma. This is a neurinoma or schwannoma in the inner part of the auditory canal or a neurinoma in the cerebellar bridge angle. A neurinoma or schwannoma is a benign and usually … Acoustic neuroma
Classification The classification of acoustic neuroma is possible according to two systems. Three stages from A to C are named after Wigand: Six types are classified according to Samii: Stage A: in the inner ear canal, smaller than 8mm in diameter Stage B: grows up to the cerebellar bridge angle, diameter between 9- 25mm Stage … Classification | Acoustic neuroma
Therapy The operation of an acoustic neuroma is one possible therapy option. Tumours located in the inner ear canal can also be removed. If the hearing function is still intact, an attempt is made to preserve it. In this case, the skull is opened from the side via the os temporale (temporal bone) – the … Therapy | Acoustic neuroma
