Metastases in the head are the spread of a malignant tumor throughout the body. This phenomenon is also called secondary cancer, and the tumor from which they are separated – the primary. Most often metastases to the brain give malignant tumors of the lungs, intestines, kidneys, skin and others.
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Cerebral symptoms of brain tumor:
Focused symptoms are those that indicate the focus in which the tumor or other pathology is located. That is, if the affected visual center – visual impairment, speech – speech, respiratory – breathing, and so on. In addition:
Diagnosed with metastatic brain cancer by MRI – magnetic resonance imaging. The size, location and number of the centers are found out. A biopsy with immunohistochemical examination is prescribed if the origin of the secondary tumors is not clear. This means that the tumor material is taken for examination to determine which species of cells got there (for example, regenerated cells of the lungs, breast, etc.), and it turns out, respectively, and the primary tumor.
Traditional methods can always be supplemented by the latest developments and expertise.
Remember that a doctor’s efforts alone are not enough to treat a serious complication such as a brain metastasis. The patient must work with a team of dedicated physicians who are ready to offer the latest developments in treatment and support the patient and his family.
MRI scans, doctor's opinion, tests
The Clinic of Subtentorial Neurooncology of the Institute of Neurosurgery was founded in 1988 as a subdivision of the Department of Neurooncology of the Institute of Neurosurgery named after A.P. Romodanova
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Treatment of neurosurgical diseases of the posterior fossa, brainstem, craniobasal localization, cranial nerves and other complex localizations
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MRI scans, doctor's opinion, tests