Brain tumor is a growth of abnormal cells in the brain. There are 2 types of tumors, namely:
1. Benign Tumors
Benign tumors are tumors that grow slowly and do not spread to other parts of the body . If it can be disposed of , these tumors are no longer pose a problem . But , however , if it is located adjacent to vital brain structures , these tumors can cause serious health threat because of the enlarged growth could lead to complications and life threatening . Sometimes , these tumors cause difficulties because of its position in a difficult place to be discarded .
2. Malignant Tumors
These cells are able to grow spread to parts of the body to another so -called cancer . He attacked and spread so quickly .
Brain tumors are categorized into two , namely :
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1. Primary Brain Tumors , when it comes , growing tumor of the brain .
2. Secondary Brain Tumors, if this tumor metastases originating from other parts . It usually occurs in metastatic lung cancer , breast cancer , skin cancer , or colon cancer.
Tumor growth will lead to blockage , inflammation , swelling , and increased pressure in the brain .