Question 1

could a brain tumor be mistaken for a calcification on non-contrast ct scan? had scan 2 yrs ago, told normal, small calc. having headaches/dizzy now.

Accepted Answer

It  is: possible but unlikely.  Most intracranial calcifications are benign and have a typical appearance and/or location.

Question 2

what are the signs of brain tumor?

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Depends on location: Some brain tumors are located in the frontal area and are almost clinically silent until size increases.  Some early on may cause focal weakness, which looks like a stroke.  Headaches, nausea, vomiting, visual blurring, and double vision can occur as size increases. Many tumors, though, may be picked up on routine MRI films.  Some tumors start in lung or kidney and metastasize to brain.

Question 3

what is the causes of brain tumor?

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Brain Tumors: Primary brain tumors arise from mutations in cells, caused by exposure to radiation
family history of certain genetic disorders like neurofibromatosis, tuberous sclerosis, von hippel-lindau disease, and li-fraumeni syndrome, having a compromised immune system (more so associated with CNS lymphomas and people infected with aids). Secondary brain tumors spread from lung, breast, or other sites.

Question 4

what are the chances that i may have a brain tumor?

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Low: In the abscence of symtoms the chances of having a brain tumor are low. This particularly in the case of the high grade ones which usually evolve over time and have neurological symptoms.
However, it has been estimated based on autopsy studies that up to 10% of the population may harbor a meningioma. These may be so small and clinically insignificant that they are found incidentally on MRI scans.

Question 5

what are the signs of brain tumor because i think i have it?

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There are: potentially many symptoms that a brain tumor could cause, depending on its size and location in the brain.  What are your specific symptoms?  If you are having headaches, there are  more common causes than brain tumor.  If you are worried, you should see your doctor and get evaluated.

Question 6

does my mum have brain tumor?

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Need more info: Can you provide more information? As a Neurosurgeon, I can help you with this question.

Question 7

are brain tumor headaches constant?

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Depends.: Brain tumor headaches can be steady but can worsen if there are bleeds or if there is worsening of the flow of the CSF drainage or if the intracranial pressure increases due to growth of tumor.

Question 8

how risk are brain tumor operations?

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Risky: Any surgery has risks. Operations on the brain are riskier than routine ones. Brain tumors are riskier than operations for the disease.
Hope this helps, even though i did not answer with a number.

Question 9

what are brain tumor headaches like?

Accepted Answer

Nothing specific: It is not feasible to discern headaches due to brain tumors from the usual headaches from other causes. See this site for more info on this subject and do not obsess about it.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/brain-tumor/ds00281.

Question 10

how could a teenager get brain tumor?

Accepted Answer

Well...: Some tumors are more common in teens.

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