Dec 31, 2024 · Brain tumors arise from the normal constituents of the brain and its coverings (meninges). Spinal tumors are considered separately.

Feb 22, 2024 · Intracranial tumors comprise a heterogeneous group of tumors. In adult patients, the majority represent metastatic disease with a smaller proportion being primary brain tumors. Metastasis to the brain occurs, most commonly, from lung, breast, melanoma, renal cell, and colorectal cancers.

Aug 6, 2023 · The WHO classification of CNS tumors is the most widely accepted system for classifying CNS tumors, now into its 5 th edition, traditionally published in a blue cover (thus "blue book").

Dec 31, 2024 · Brain tumours arise from the normal constituents of the brain and its coverings (meninges). Spinal tumours are considered separately.

Dec 29, 2024 · Glioblastomas (GBM) are the most common adult primary brain tumor and are aggressive, relatively resistant to therapy, and have a corresponding poor prognosis.

Mar 23, 2023 · MRI protocol for brain tumor assessment is a group of MRI sequences put together to best approach CNS tumors in general. Note: This article is intended to outline some general principles of protocol design.

Oct 30, 2024 · Gangliogliomas are uncommon, usually low-grade, CNS tumors. They are considered long-term epilepsy-associated tumors (LEATs) with medically refractory epilepsy being a common clinical presentation.

Dec 25, 2024 · Brain abscesses A cerebral abscess is a focal area of necrosis starting in an area of cerebritis surrounded by a membrane. It is a potentially life-threatening condition requiring prompt radiological identification and rapid treatment.

Dec 15, 2024 · Common brain tumors in infancy (i.e. under one year of age) are quite different from those of brain tumors in adulthood. Most are located in the supratentorial region (~65%) and they carry a poor prognosis.

Oct 8, 2024 · Epidemiology will depend upon the tumor type, but in general, brainstem gliomas are most often encountered in children 2-8. Clinical presentation. Although the exact presentation will vary according to the location and size of the tumor, in general, patients will exhibit a combination of 4: ataxia. cranial nerve palsies. long tract signs ...