A meningioma is the most common primary brain tumor in adults. It develops from the meninges — the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord — and is usually benign and slow-growing. Many patients discover it incidentally on MRI, while others experience symptoms depending on the tumor’s size and location. Symptoms Persistent...
Gliomas are tumors that arise from the brain’s supportive cells, called glial cells. They make up a major group of primary brain tumors and include astrocytomas, oligodendrogliomas, and glioblastomas. Gliomas can range from slow-growing (low-grade) to aggressive (high-grade) forms. Early and precise diagnosis is critical for determining the best treatment plan...
Metastatic brain tumors, also known as brain metastases, are tumors that originate from cancers in other parts of the body—most often the lung, breast, kidney, or skin (melanoma)—and spread to the brain. They are the most common type of brain tumors overall and may appear as single or multiple lesions. Thanks...
A pituitary adenoma is a benign (non-cancerous) tumor that develops in the pituitary gland, a small structure located at the base of the brain responsible for controlling many of the body’s hormones. Although most pituitary adenomas grow slowly, they can affect hormone balance, vision, and overall wellbeing. Early diagnosis and modern...
A vestibular schwannoma, also called an acoustic neuroma, is a benign tumor that develops on the vestibulocochlear nerve (cranial nerve VIII) — the nerve responsible for hearing and balance. While these tumors grow slowly, if left untreated, they can enlarge enough to compress the brainstem, facial nerve, and cerebrospinal fluid pathways,...
