Brain Cancer Pathology

Overview

Brain cancer is a type of malignancy in which cancer cells form in tissues of the brain. It is a life-threatening form of cancer with a variety of causes. Brain cancer can occur in both adults and children and can be either primary or secondary. Primary brain cancer starts in the cells of the brain, while secondary brain cancer forms in other parts of the body and spreads to the brain. Brain cancer can cause a variety of symptoms including headaches, nausea, vomiting, and seizures. Diagnosis of brain cancer is done through physical exams, imaging tests, and biopsy. Treatment of brain cancer includes a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and targeted therapies. The treatment options depend on the size and location of the tumor, as well as the patient’s age and overall health. The prognosis of brain cancer varies greatly depending on a number of factors, including the type of cancer and the extent of the disease. Early detection and treatment are essential for improving outcomes.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 2 articles above have been cited 3 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

• Actinomycotic Pituitary Abscess: Unusual Pathology, Unexpected Organism
  2018 · Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice
• Extraneuraxial metastases from medulloblastoma: Single-institution outcome analyses
  T. Gupta et al. · 2018 · International Journal of Neurooncology
• Actinomycotic Pituitary Abscess: Unusual Pathology, Unexpected Organism
  Sachinkumar Patel et al. · 2018 · Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice

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