A brain tumor is a collection, or mass, of abnormal cells in the brain. The cell grows into a tumor when a cell divides rapidly and its internal mechanism is damaged. A brain tumor can be primary or secondary depending upon its place of origin. A primary brain tumor begins in the brain while a secondary tumor starts elsewhere in the body and sends cancerous cells to the brain, causing secondary or metastatic brain tumor. Brain tumors can be either malignant (with cancer cells) or benign (without cancer cells).
Common Types Primary Brain Tumor:
Glioma
Astrocytoma
Glioblastoma
Oligodendroma
Ependymoma
Schwanoma
Neurofibroma
Medulloblastoma
Neuroblastoma
Teratoma
Angioma
Angiosarcoma
Pituitary Gland Tumor
Although the symptoms of brain tumor vary according to its location but most of the patients complain of some or all of the following symptoms: · Headaches that may get severe in the morning. · Convulsions and seizures · Dizziness or loss of balance · Vomiting or nausea · Difficulty in speaking and thinking · Vision changes · Hearing changes · Disorientation and confusion · Personality changes · Paralysis or weakness in one part or one side of the body
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