Brain tumor

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Brain tumor
CT scan of brain showing brain cancer to left parietal lobe in the peri-ventricular area.
ICD-10 C71, D33.0-D33.2
ICD-9 191, 225.0
DiseasesDB 30781
MedlinePlus 007222 000768

Brain tumor Microchapters

Patient Information

Overview

Classification

Adult brain tumors
Glioblastoma multiforme
Oligodendroglioma
Meningioma
Hemangioblastoma
Pituitary adenoma
Schwannoma
Primary CNS lymphoma
Childhood brain tumors
Pilocytic astrocytoma
Medulloblastoma
Ependymoma
Craniopharyngioma
Pinealoma
Metastasis
Lung cancer
Breast cancer
Melanoma
Gastrointestinal tract cancer
Renal cell carcinoma
Osteoblastoma
Head and neck cancer
Neuroblastoma
Lymphoma
Prostate cancer

Causes

Differentiating Brain Tumor from other Diseases

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Assosciate editor(s)-In-Chief Prashanth Saddala

Synonyms and keywords: Brain tumour; glioblastoma multiforme; ependymoma; glioma; astrocytoma; medulloblastoma; neuroglioma; oligodendroglioma; lymphoma; vestibular schwannoma; acoustic neuroma; meningioma; cancer - brain tumor; intracranial tumor

Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Brain Tumor from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

Staging | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | X Ray | CT | MRI | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1


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