Brain tumours, or intracranial tumours, are abnormal cells in the brain that could be cancerous (malignant) or non-cancerous (benign). Brain tumours, whether malignant or benign, can lead to a buildup of pressure inside the brain, causing brain damage. This can be life-threatening, often leading to severe complications. At Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, we offer advanced treatment options and cutting-edge surgical techniques to manage and treat brain tumours effectively.
Conditions Treated
Brain tumours can be primary, i.e., tumours that originate in the brain. These tumours are mostly benign. On the other hand, secondary or metastatic brain tumours are cancer cells that are spread to the brain from other organs like the breast or lung.
Benign Brain Tumours
Malignant Brain Tumours
Most malignant brain tumours are characterised as gliomas, which can be the following: