This page has moved. Click here to view. Brain Tumors Primary Intracranial Tumors Gliomas are the most common intracranial neoplasm, accounting for half of all primary intracranial neoplasms. Glioblastoma Presents commonly with nonspecific Course is rapidly progressive, with multiforme complaints and increased intracranial pressure. Total surgical removal As it grows, focal deficits develop. is usually not possible, and response to radiation therapy is poor.
Prognosis is variable.
By the time of but course more protracted, often over several diagnosis, total excision is usually years. In cerebellar astrocytoma, total surgical removal is often possible. Medulloblastoma Seen most frequently in children. Generally Treatment consists of surgery combined arises from roof of fourth ventricle and leads to with radiation therapy and increased intracranial pressure accompanied by chemotherapy. May seed subarachnoid space.