NEUROLOGY
HEMIPARESIS
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They can affect vital functioning.
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They are all metastatic.
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The prognosis is very poor.
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They do not require surgical removal.
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Detailed explanation-1: -A benign (non-cancerous) brain tumour is a mass of cells that grows relatively slowly in the brain. Non-cancerous brain tumours tend to stay in one place and do not spread. It will not usually come back if all of the tumour can be safely removed during surgery.
Detailed explanation-2: -Craniopharyngiomas are benign tumors that occur at the base of the brain near the nerves from the eyes to the brain, and the hormone centers. Most occur in children and young adults, but can develop at any age. Symptoms include headaches, as well as problems with vision.
Detailed explanation-3: -Signs and symptoms A growing tumour may push normal brain out of the way, or block the flow of fluid in the brain. Doctors call this raised intracranial pressure, and it can cause symptoms such as: headaches (often worse in the morning) vomiting (usually in the morning) or feeling sick.
Detailed explanation-4: -headaches. seizures (fits) persistently feeling sick (nausea), being sick (vomiting) and drowsiness. mental or behavioural changes, such as memory problems or changes in personality. progressive weakness or paralysis on one side of the body. vision or speech problems.