Un tumor cerebral es una masa anormal de células en el cerebro que comienza en el cerebro (tumor cerebral primario) o crece a partir de un cáncer que comienza en otra parte del cuerpo y viaja al cerebro (tumor cerebral metastásico o secundario). Los tumores cerebrales pueden ser benignos (no cancerosos) o malignos (cancerosos) y, según la ubicación, los posibles síntomas incluyen náuseas y vómitos inexplicables, dolores de cabeza que empeoran progresivamente, convulsiones y cambios de personalidad.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Neurology
A department providing specialized evaluation and treatment for a wide range of brain and nerve conditions, including stroke, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, headaches, memory loss…
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Neurosurgery
A department providing neurosurgical surgery and care, including evaluation and treatment for stroke, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, and other conditions affecting the brain and n…
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Pediatric Neurosurgery
A children’s neurosurgery program where a pediatric neurosurgeon diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the brain, spine, and nervous system in infants, children, and adolescen…
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Radiation Oncology
An oncology department using advanced radiation therapy to treat cancer, with personalized planning and care to target tumors while protecting surrounding healthy tissue.