Overview
Brain Tumour is an abnormal growth of cells in your brain. Brain tumours can be either benign or malignant. Benign brain tumours are non cancerous and they do not spread. Malignant tumours are mostly aggressive and they can metastasize.Signs and Symptoms
Headache, Loss of consciousness, Seizures, Nausea or vomiting, Changes in behaviour, Vision problems, Speech difficulties, Hearing problemsCommon Causes
Genetic mutations, Metastasis from secondary cancers, Exposure to radiation, Head trauma, Viral infectionsRisk Factors
Age, Gender, Race, Genetic mutations, Metastasis from secondary cancers, Exposure to radiation, Family history of brain tumour, Head trauma, Viral infectionsInvestigation Techniques
Neurological examination, CT scan, MRI, Biopsy, Blood testsTreatment and Prevention
Surgery, Radiosurgery, Brachytherapy, Radiotherapy, Chemotherapy, Steroids
