systemic disorder ; brain adenoma
Definition
risk factors
pathophysiology
clinical manifestations
a brain tumor is a localised intracranial lesion that occupies space within the skull, they grow as a small mass but can diffuse and infiltrate into tissues
carney complex
familial isolated pituitary adenoma
multiple endocrine neoplasia
brain tumors cab be classified into several groups
those arising from the covering of the brain called dural meningioma
those developing in or on the cranial nerve called acoustic neuroma
those originating within the brain tissue known as gliomas
and metastatic lesions originating elsewhere in the body
tumors of the pituitary and pineal gland and cerebral are also part of the brain adenomas
tumors may be benign or malignant, a benign tumor can occur in a vital area and can grow large enough to have effect as serious as those of a malignant tumour
vomiting
visual disturbances
headache
seizures
increased intracranial pressure
visual hallucinations
medical and surgical management
medical
chemotherapy
intravenous autologous bone marrow transplant
external beam radiation therapy
surgical
transsphenoidal microsurgical removal
corticosteroids
craniotomy
gama knife to perform radiosurgery
nursing management
compensating for self care-deficit
relieving anxiety
improving nutrition
enhancing family processes
health education
teaching patients self care
importance of follow up dates
continuing care