Brain tumour symptoms Chennai — and across India — are often missed in the early stages. Brain tumours can occur at any age, in infants to the elderly. They could be benign or cancerous. The symptoms are headaches, vomiting, seizures, weakness of limbs, and confusion. MRI or CT scan of the brain can identify brain tumours. A diagnosis of a brain tumour is devastating to patients and their families.
Is There Hope After a Brain Tumour Diagnosis?
However, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Today, with better technology, we are equipped to deal with all types of tumours in all locations, from benign to malignant. Advanced imaging techniques and Diffusion Tensor Imaging help us to locate safe operative corridors to the tumours and navigate safely within the brain.
How Has Brain Tumour Surgery Become Safer?
A better understanding of white matter fibre tracts, combined with equipment like the operating microscope with fluorescent light and surgical navigation, has made brain tumour surgery significantly safer. Brain tumours are now classified using a combination of histology, molecular markers, and genetic markers — which are useful for guiding further treatment, assessing prognosis, and risk stratification.
What Is the Goal of Brain Tumour Treatment?
The goal of brain tumour treatment is to preserve neurological function, improve quality of life, and extend longevity. Every decision — surgical approach, adjuvant therapy, follow-up protocol — is guided by that priority.
Written by Dr Nigel Peter Symss, MBBS, DNB Neurosurgery, Fellowship Paediatric Neurosurgery (Jikei University, Japan), Fellowship Spinal/Functional Neurosurgery/Microneurosurgery (Flinders Medical Centre, Australia), HOD and Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon, Gleneagles HealthCity, Perumbakkam, Sholinganallur, Chennai.
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Citation:
World Health Organization. Brain Tumours. WHO Fact Sheet, 202
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