Monday, 23 May 2016

BRAIN TUMORS

A brain tumor is a mass or growth of abnormal cells in the brain. Some brain tumors are noncancerous (benign), while others are cancerous (malignant). Common tumors are glioma, meningioma, schwannoma, metastasis etc. Brain tumor treatment options depend on the type of brain tumor, as well as its size and location.

Procedures commonly performed for brain tumors are:


  • craniotomy and removal of tumor
  • Awake craniotomy
  • computer assisted surgery (Neuronavigation)
  • endoscopic tumor removal
  • stereotactic surgery

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