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  1. Metastatic brain tumor 
    A metastatic brain tumor is cancer that started in another part of the body and has spread to the brain. ... is called cancer of unknown primary (CUP). Growing brain tumors can place pressure on nearby parts of the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000769.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Brain tumor - children 
    A brain tumor is a group (mass) of abnormal cells that grow in the brain. This article focuses on primary brain tumors in children.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000768.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Brain tumor - primary - adults 
    A primary brain tumor is a group (mass) of abnormal cells that start in the brain. ... Primary brain tumors include any tumor that starts in the brain. Primary brain tumors can start from brain cells, the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007222.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Stereotactic radiosurgery - CyberKnife 
    ... the growth of or completely destroy small, deep brain tumors that are hard to remove during conventional surgery. ... the nerve that connects the ear to the brain ( acoustic neuroma ) Pituitary tumors Spinal cord tumors Other cancers that can be ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007274.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Posterior fossa tumor 
    Posterior fossa tumor is a type of brain tumor located in or near the bottom of the skull. ... 2020:chap 63. Zaky W, Ater JL, Khatua S. Brain tumors in childhood. In: Kliegman RM, St. Geme JW, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001404.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Brain tumor (image) 
    Brain tumors are classified depending on the exact site of the tumor, the type of tissue involved, benign ... tendencies of the tumor, and other factors. Primary brain tumors can arise from the brain cells, the meninges ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19851.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Primary brain tumor (image) 
    A primary brain tumor is a mass created by the growth or uncontrolled proliferation of cells in the brain.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/8893.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Brain herniation 
    ... or bleeding from a head injury, stroke , or brain tumor. Brain herniation can be a side effect of tumors in the brain, including: Metastatic brain tumor Primary brain tumor Herniation of the brain can ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001421.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Tuberous sclerosis 
    ... Surgery to remove them is usually not needed. Brain tumors can be treated with medicines called mTOR inhibitors ( ... benign). However, some tumors (such as kidney or brain tumors) can become cancerous.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000787.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Hypothalamic tumor 
    ... are gliomas. Gliomas are a common type of brain tumor that results from the abnormal growth of glial ... people can have seizures as a result of brain tumors. Other people may develop precocious puberty from a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001211.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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