What is the Neurilemmoma of the Brain? Neurilemmoma is a benign tumour that arises from the Schwann cells of the nerve sheath of peripheral nerves. Peripheral nerves are nerves that reside outside the brain and spinal cord. These nerves carry information between the...
What is Malignant Lymphoma of the Brain? Malignant brain lymphoma is a type of cancer that arises from the lymphatic cells in the brain. The lymphatic system is a system made up of lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes that run throughout the body. A clear fluid called...
What is Ependymoblastoma of the Brain? Ependymoblastoma is a rare type of brain cancer that usually develops in children and babies. Ependymoblastoma is a type of embryonal tumour of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) that start during fetal life in...
What is Craniopharyngioma? Craniopharyngioma is a rare type of benign (non-cancerous) tumour that usually arises from the pituitary gland of the brain. However, sometimes these can be cancerous and can invade the surrounding structures of the pituitary gland. The...
What is Choriocarcinoma of the Brain? Choriocarcinoma is a rare type of tumor resulting from the abnormal growth of cells that normally form the placenta in the uterus. The placenta is an organ that normally develops during pregnancy and provides protection and...
