Doç. Dr. Özgür AKŞAN
Beyin ve Sinir Cerrahisi
What is this Condition?
Brain metastases occur when cancer from lung, breast, colon, kidney, or skin spreads to the brain. Most commonly originates from lung cancer. Usually appears as multiple lesions.
Symptoms
Severe headaches
Nausea and vomiting
Focal neurological deficits
Seizures
Cognitive impairments
Personality changes
Diagnosis Methods
Diagnosis is made with contrast-enhanced brain MRI. Whole-body scan (PET-CT) is performed to identify the primary cancer source.
Treatment Methods
Treatment is determined based on number, size of metastases, and primary cancer status. Surgery or stereotactic radiosurgery for single or few metastases, whole-brain radiotherapy for widespread metastases.
Stereotactic Radiosurgery (Gamma Knife)
Surgical Resection
Whole Brain Radiotherapy
Targeted Therapy and Immunotherapy
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Doç. Dr. Özgür AKŞAN
Beyin ve Sinir Cerrahisi
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