Brain Tumor · Glioma · Meningioma · Pituitary · Metastasis

Brain Tumor Evaluation

From diagnosis to treatment, a case-specific plan — microsurgery, neuronavigation and, when needed, stereotactic biopsy.

Dr. Özgür Akşan · Neurosurgery · İzmir, Türkiye

Send your MRI / CT and we will review the situation and your options together — a second opinion is welcome.

What we evaluate

A brain tumor is not a single condition; type, location and symptoms shape the approach. Every case is assessed individually.

Glioma

For tumors arising from brain tissue, diagnosis, surgical suitability and treatment are weighed together based on location, grade and symptoms.

Meningioma

For these mostly benign masses arising from the meninges, monitoring versus surgery is planned according to size, location and growth.

Pituitary adenoma

For pituitary tumors, hormonal and visual findings are assessed; in suitable cases an endoscopic approach is discussed together.

Brain metastasis

For lesions that spread to the brain from elsewhere, surgery, radiosurgery and monitoring are considered within the whole picture.

When an evaluation may help

A brain tumor or mass seen on MRI or CT, wanting to know whether surgery is needed
New or worsening headache, seizures, visual changes, balance or speech problems
Existing pathology or imaging results, seeking to clarify the treatment plan
Previously followed and seeking a re-assessment or a second opinion

Not every brain tumor needs surgery

Some small, quiet masses thought to be benign can be followed with periodic MRI and neurological checks. Surgery — microsurgical resection with neuronavigation — or a targeted stereotactic biopsy is considered when symptoms, growth, or the need for a diagnosis require it. The aim is a safe and, where possible, complete resection; safety comes first. The right path is decided together, case by case. This page is for general information and does not replace a medical consultation.

Dr. Özgür Akşan

Neurosurgeon

A careful, case-specific approach to brain tumors — microsurgery, neuronavigation and, when needed, stereotactic biopsy — with a realistic assessment of monitoring and surgical options.