Trigeminal schwannomas are a type of brain tumor that are often benign. Read this article to learn more: What are Trigeminal Schwannomas? Trigeminal Schwannomas are a type of peripheral intracranial nerve sheath tumor that develop at the skull base and originate from the Schwann cells. Schwann cells are a type of glial cell that helps…
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigeminal Neuralgia: intense pain in check or jaw, lasting seconds to minutes. Pain varies from ache to shock-like. What is Trigeminal Neuralgia? Trigeminal neuralgia is an intense, constant pain condition that causes sudden, sporadic, extreme, burning or shocking pain in the face. Some patients may experience tingling, numbness and constant aching or burning before an…
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Traumatic brain injury: brain injury due to impact on the head. Can be life threatening if serious and/or untreated. What is Traumatic Brain Injury? Traumatic brain injury (also known as TBI) is an injury to the head as a result of hard impact or a piercing injury that disturbs the normal functioning of the brain.…
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subarchnoid Hemorrhage: bleeding inside skull; has multiple causes. Some symptoms: severe headache, vision problems, etc. What is a Subarachnoid Hemorrhage? A subarachnoid hemorrhage is bleeding in the subarachnoid cavity. The subarachnoid cavity is the area of the skull surrounding the area between the brain and the thin tissues that cover the brain. Causes of Subarachnoid…
Skull Base Tumors
Read today’s article to learn about skull base tumors and how they can be classified: What are Skull Base Tumors? The skull base is the area of the skull behind the eyes and nose where the brain rests and where the eye sockets, ears, and nasal cavities meet the brain. This area can be affected…
Rathke Cyst
If you have a Rathke Cyst that’s causing compression, you may be experiencing double, blurred, and even loss of vision. What is a Rathke Cyst? Rathke cyst refers to a benign cyst that is lined by epithelial cells and is situated within the pituitary gland in the brain. Typically, the cyst is filled with a…
Primary and Metastatic Tumors
Tumor: uncontrolled cell growth; can remain at original site or spread throughout body. Can be either malignant or benign. What are Tumors? A tumor is an abnormal growth that occurs due to uncontrolled cell multiplication, and does not serve any physiological function. Tumors can be classified into two types depending upon their origin. Primary tumors…
Pituitary Tumors
Pituitary Tumors: affect master gland (pituitary) and can alter hormone secretion, yielding widespread adverse effects. What is a Pituitary Tumor? The pituitary is one of the most important glands in the body. It is attached to the base of the brain. Its function is to control the secretion of hormones; therefore, it is known as…
Pineal Tumors
Pineal tumors are abnormal growths in or around the hormone-producing pineal gland. What are Pineal Tumors? Pineal tumors are tumors that in or around the pineal gland. The pineal gland is a small but important gland found in the middle of the brain, behind the brain stem. The gland produces hormones including melatonin, which helps…
Oligodendrogliomas
Oligodendrogliomas are a type of brain tumor that affect protective cells called oligodendrocytes. Read more here: What are Oligodendrogliomas? Oligodendrogliomas are a type of intracranial nerve sheath tumor that develop from the oligodendrocyte cells. Oligodendrocytes cells are a type of glial cell that helps protect the transmission of messages and instructions by neurons in the…