Brain Tumors Surgeries In IBS Institute of Brain and Spine, New Delhi -

Brain Tumors Surgeries In IBS Institute of Brain and Spine, New Delhi

What is a Brain Tumour?

A mass of abnormal cells in the brain tissue due to uncontrolled multiplication and accumulation is a brain tumour. These can be non-cancerous (benign) or cancerous (malignant) and may vary in shape and size.

With a 120 types accounting for a staggering statistic of 85-90% of all primary tumours of the nervous system, brain tumours are the new bane of mankind’s existence, what with it being the prime cause of solid cancer-related mortality in children below the age of 20.

Types

Primary

Originates in the brain itself i.e May develop from brain cells, nerves, et all. These can be:

Malignant:

Cancerous
Aggressive, fast-growing
May result in permanent disability or even death
Of these, the most common are ‘Gliomas’, which make up ~78% of all cases
Astrocytomas, ependymomas, glioblastoma multiforme, medulloblastomas and oligodendrogliomas are all types of these ‘gliomas’.

Benign:

Non-cancerous
Not as aggressive
Slow-growing
May compress normal brain cells and functions due to increased size
These include: chordomas, cranipharyngiomas, gangliocitomas, meningiomas, pituitary adenomas

Secondary

Aka Metastatic Brain Tumours – which spread to other parts of the body
1 in 4 brain tumour patients are likely to have a metastatic brain tumour

What to look for

Brain tumours may elicit non-specific symptoms and at times, none at all! Here’s what to keep an eye out for:

Frequent headaches
Seizure and tremors
Compromised motor functions
Personality changes
Partial or complete paralysis
Dizziness or fainting
Defects in vision and hearing
Nausea and vomiting
Swallowing difficulties
Speaking difficulties
Confusion
Loss of balance

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IBS Institute of Brain and Spine

Number of beds: 50
ICU Beds: 12
Airport Distance: 15 Km

About Hospital:

Established in 2011, IBS Hospital specializes in advanced neurosurgery, neurology, spine surgery, and joint replacement surgeries.
The hospital receives more than 600 international patients per year.
It has world-class infrastructure and a dedicated team of specialists and qualified staff.

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