Brain tumor

A brain tumor is a solid neoplasm in the brain. It is caused by an abnormal and uncontrolled cell division. It can be in the brain, in cranial nerves, in brain envelops, pituitary and pineal gland, or skull. It can also be a metastasis of cancers primarily located in other organs. The nature of brain tumor can be malignant or benign. As its invasive and infiltrative character, brain tumor is inherently serious and life-threatening. The threat level depends on many factors, such as the type of tumor, the size and location, the state of development. Primary brain tumor is often located in the posterior cranial fossa of children and in the anterior two-thirds of the cerebral hemispheres in adults.

Treatment options for brain tumor depend on many factors, such as the type of brain tumor, and the size and location. Surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and stem cell treatment are available.

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