BRAIN TUMOUR

ESSENTIALITIES OF MRI SCAN

 Brain Tumor???
 A brain tumor is a lump in the brain which is caused when brain cells divide and grow in an
uncontrolled way, what causes brain cells to start growing and dividing differently from healthy cells,
forming a “high grade” (Cancerous) or “Low grade”(Benign) tumor is not yet understood.
 Brain tumors can occur at any age.
 Grades of Brain tumor has classified by doctors as Grade I, Grade II, Grade III, (Grade-IV- the most
severe).
 The Grade is determined by the way cells look under a microscope.
 The higher the grade number, The more abnormal the cells appear, the more aggressively the tumor
usually behaves.
 Symptoms of Brain Tumor :
 Vision problems
 Hearing problems
 Balance problems
 Changes in mental ability (Ex: Concentration, Memory, Speech)
 Seizures, Muscle jerking
 Changes in smell
 nausea/vomiting
 facial paralysis
 Headaches
 numbness in extremities (tingling in the arms or legs)
 Walking problem
 Types of Brain Tumor :

 Primary Brain Tumor :

 A brain Tumor originating in the brain is known as a primary brain Tumor.

 Secondary Brain Tumor :

 If the Tumor started somewhere else in the body e.g. the lung, then spread to the brain, it is known as
a secondary brain Tumor or 'metastases‘.
 How Brain tumor will be Diagnosed:

 If your doctor suspects you have a Brain Tumor, they will refer you to a specialist, Such as Neurologist.
 They are specialist in Brain and Nerve disorders.
 If they suspect a child has a Brain Tumor, they will refer them to a Pediatrician.

The Specialist will ask :

 Question about your Health

 Gives you Physical examination to test your nervous system (Neurological Exam.)
(This test involves looking at your vision, hearing, alertness, muscle strength, co-ordination and reflexes )

 You will have one or more further tests, such as an MRI Scan to establish whether the Tumor is Present or No
t.
 Role of MRI Scan :
 Evaluation for Brain, MRI scan is considered as Sensitive, Although not more specific , but it is important to
for recognizing the issues.
 The advantages of MRI center around its ability to reveal abnormalities that may not be detectable or only
poorly seen on CT.

 MRI with its increased contrast discrimination and its ability to obtain images in many planes can better
define the precise location of a lesion relative to key neuroanatomic structures.
 This is extremely important for optimal surgical and radiotherapy planning.
MRI SCAN :
 Overview on MRI Scan :
 MRI is type of scan that uses strong magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed images of the inside
of the body.
 MRI can be done for the any part of the body like Hand, Head, Chest, Leg, Pelvis, Nose, Brain, Spine
 By MRI we diagnose the condition and plan treatments efficiently
 MRI Scanner is a large flat bed tube, where you lie inside the tube during scan
 MRI scanner operated by a radiographer, who is trained in carrying out the imaging investigation.
 Scan lasts 15 to 90 mins. Depending on the size of the area being scanned & how many images are taken.
 MRI scan Use NO radioactive elements like CT scan
 Since it works with magnet and radio-waves, it produces a clear, concise & accurate picture of the bones, joi
nts and soft tissues of the human body.
 No involvement in exposing body to X-ray radiation
 Average procedure takes 45 mins. To 1 hour per body part
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