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a tumor in the brain
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The growth of abnormal cells in the tissues of the brain. Brain tumors can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).
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An abnormal growth of tissue in the brain.
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A tumor or neoplasm refers to a "new growth" of cells that already exist in a certain part of the body. Many different tumors can occur in the nervous system. They often cause headaches, seizures or neurological deficits. Tumors can be both benign or malignant. Malignant tumors are referred to as cancers. Tumor treatments can consist of surgical resection or biopsy, radiation approaches or drug treatment approaches (chemotherapy). ...
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An inexact term to describe any intracranial mass?neoplastic, cystic, inflammatory (abscess), or syphilitic. SEE: illus. ; Nursing Diagnoses Appendix
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