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We provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of brain, spine and peripheral nerve disorders including:
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Acoustic Neuromas
Acoustic Neuroma is a benign (noncancerous) that develops adjacent to the brain on the eighth cranial nerve, which runs from the brain to the inner ear. It is one of the most common types of brain tumors.
Symptoms of acoustic neuroma may include hearing loss, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), dizziness (vertigo), balance difficulties,(imbalance or dysequilibrium) and pressure in the ears. If the tumor is very large, it may cause facial numbness or paralysis.
In some cases, an acoustic neuroma remains so small that it never causes any issues for the patient. Tumors are typically removed by microsurgery or stereotactic radiation therapy (radiosurgery).
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Anaplastic Astrocytomas
Astrocytomas are gliomas (a type of cancer that arises in the spine or brain). An anaplastic astrocytoma is classified as a grade III tumor. Anaplastic astrocytomas typically grow faster and more aggressively than grade II astrocytomas. This type of cancer accounts for about four percent of all brain tumors.
Depending on the location of the tumor and it's rate of growth, a combination of surgery, radiation and/or chemotherapy may be advised.
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Aneurysms
An aneurysm is a localized bulge in a blood vessel caused by disease or a weakening of the wall of the blood vessel. Brain aneurysms typically occur at the base of the brain and are usually caused by atherosclerosis, hypertension or perhaps a congenital defect. Aneurysms are less likely to be caused by trauma, infection. Treatment can include drugs to lower blood pressure or surgery.
Many times there are no symptoms of an aneurysm, but they can cause pain or a pulsing sensation. When an aneurysm ruptures, it produces severe and sudden pain, followed by bleeding, shock, and loss of consciousness. Surgery is necessary to repair the vessel. In some cases, the blood vessel leaks blood and can cause blood clots.
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Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subarachnoid hemorrhage is bleeding in the area between the brain and the thin tissues that cover the brain. This area is called the subarachnoid space. An aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (due to a brain aneurysm) requires immediate surgery.
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Arachnoid Cysts
Arachnoid cysts are cerebrospinal fluid-filled sacs that are located between the brain or spinal cord and the arachnoid membrane, one of the three membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord.
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Arteriovenous Malformation
Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are defects of the circulatory system. When they develop in the brain or spinal cord, they can have affects on the body like muscle weakness, dizziness, numbness, tingling or even seizures. However, most with neurological AVMs experience few, if any, symptoms.
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Astrocytomas
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Atypical Face Pain
Atypical Facial Pain (Syndrome) means "facial pain of unknown origin." There are no real tests for the syndrome, so the diagnosis is reached by elimination. It can come an go with irregularity and can last for years. Atypical face pain is sometimes associated with other conditions including depression.
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Brain Abscess
A brain abscess usually results from a bacterial or fungal infection and causes a collection of pus and cells. Left untreated, the abscess can cause swelling which can lead to serious symptoms like decrease in motor function, speech impairment or even coma.
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Brain Abscess
A brain abscess usually results from a bacterial or fungal infection and causes a collection of pus and cells. Left untreated, the abscess can cause swelling which can lead to serious symptoms like decrease in motor function, speech impairment or even coma.
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