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Results 1 - 9 of 9 for Brain "tumors," adult
  1. Brain Tumors (National Library of Medicine)  
    A brain tumor is a growth of abnormal cells in the tissues of the brain. Brain tumors can be benign, with no cancer cells, or malignant, with cancer cells ...
  2. Spinal Cord Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that runs down the middle of your back. It carries signals back and forth between your body and your brain. It is protected ...
  3. Childhood Brain Tumors (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... and imaging to diagnose brain tumors. Most childhood brain tumors are diagnosed and removed in surgery. Treatment for children is sometimes different than for an adult. Long-term side effects are an important issue. ...
  4. Memory (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... dementia Stroke Depression Head injuries Blood clots or tumors in the brain Kidney, liver, or thyroid problems Reactions to certain medicines If you're worried about your forgetfulness, see your health care provider. NIH: National Institute on Aging
  5. Cancer in Children (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... in the same parts of the body as adults, but there are differences. Childhood ... tumors, lymphoma, and soft tissue sarcoma. Symptoms and treatment ...
  6. Aphasia (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... which is the most common cause of aphasia Brain tumor Brain infection or inflammation Brain injury Other brain ... a stroke or brain injury. Aphasia from a brain tumor or other brain disorder may develop slowly over ...
  7. Myasthenia Gravis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... usually small by the time you are an adult. But in many adults with myasthenia gravis, the thymus gland stays large. ... any age, it is most common in young adult women (under age 40) and older men (over ...
  8. Hydrocephalus (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... age. Causes can include head injuries, strokes, infections, tumors, and bleeding in the brain. Symptoms include: Headache Vomiting and nausea Blurry vision ...
  9. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome usually happens only in adults. You're more likely to develop it if ...