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Gliomas:- A glioma is a tumour that grows from glial cells of the brain or spinal cord. Glial cells support and protect neurons. Gliomas are categorized broadly into ependymomas, astrocytomas and oligodendrogliomas based on the type of glial cell affected.
Meningiomas: - A meningioma is a tumour that grows from the coverings (meninges) of the brain or spinal cord. Most meningiomas are noncancerous and slow growing.
Pituitary tumours: - Pituitary tumours arise from the pituitary gland, a pea sized gland that sits at the base of the brain and controls the bodies hormonal activity. These tumours are typically non-cancerous and slow-growing. A multidisciplinary team that includes the ENT surgeon, Neurosurgeon and endocrinologist care for patients with pituitary tumours
Metastatic tumours: - A metastatic tumour is commonly a cancerous tumour that starts in another part of your body then travels to the brain.
Chordoma :- a chordoma is a bone cancer that grows from the spine or bottom of the skull these tumors are rare and usually slow grind
Choroid plexus tumour:- a choroid plexus tumor arises from vascular tufts within the ventricles of the brain. The choroid plexus contains a group of cells that generate cerebrospinal fluid for the brain and spinal cord. There are two types of tumors. Choroid plexus papilloma is a more common less aggressive tumor. Choroid plexus carcinoma’s are rare and rapidly growing.
Craniopharyngioma: - a craniopharyngioma is a tumor that grows near the pituitary gland at the bottom of the brain. They are generally non-cancerous, slow growing and rare.
Dermoid and epidermoid tumours:- these are non-cancerous tumors from primitive cells during the development of the embryo. These cells are meant to become skin, hair or nail tissue and become trapped in the developing brain or spinal cord. Dermoid tumors contain hair or sebaceous glands whereas epidermoid tumors do not.
Ependymoma:- An ependymoma is a glioma that grows from a ependymal cells that line the ventricles of the brain or central canal of the spinal cord. Ependymomas are usually slow growing, rare tumors.
Fibrous dysplasia:- fibrous dysplasia is a non-cancerous condition which occurs when fibrosis of scar tissue replaces healthy bone. This weakens bone causing it to easily fracture or malform.
Glioblastoma:- Glioblastoma forms in brain tissue. This is the most aggressive form of glioma. These tumors occur most often in older adults.
Hemangiopericytoma:- hemangiopericytomas grow from cells that line small blood vessels of the coverings of the brain. These tumors are typically fast growing
Medulloblastoma:- medulloblastoma grows from fetal cells present in the base of the brain. These tumors are cancerous and fast growing and occur most often in children. They may obstruct the normal flow of cerebrospinal fluid causing obstructive hydrocephalus.
Pineoblastoma:- Pineoblastoma grows from the pineal gland in the brain. The pineal gland produces and releases hormones that help regulate sleep. Pineoblastomas are rare and fast growing tumors.
Vestibular schwannoma/Acoustic neuroma:- These tumors are typically non-cancerous slow growing tumours that occur in the inner ear and compressed nerves associated with balance and hearing.