Is the growth of cancer cells in the tissues of the brain can destroy brain cells and also cause damage to cells by inflammation and compression to the tumor growth and can cause cerebral edema.
TYPES OF TUMORS
* Astrocytoma: originate in cells called astrocytes that vary in degree of malignancy.
* Oligodendroglial tumors arise from brain cells oligodendrocytes.
* Glioblastoma Multiforme: also known as grade IV astrocytoma, has developed rapidly.
* Ependymomas: it originates in the ependyma, an area that produces and stores the cerebrospinal fluid.
* Mixed Gliomas they evolve in more than one type of cell, such as cells of astrocytes, oligodendrocytes and cells or ependymal cells.
SYMPTOMS
Headache.
* Vomiting.
* Difficulty walking.
* Difficulty speaking.
* Changes in vision, double vision.
* Weight gain.
* Seizures.
* Hearing problems
* Trouble concentrating.
Fever.
* Difficulty coordinating movements.
* Lack of reflections.
* Facial paralysis
Difficulty swallowing
* Earthquakes.
* Facial paralysis.