Glioma Treatment
Glioma is a tumour of the nervous system that consists of the neuroepithelial cells that make up the brain. The formation is a rounded protrusion of 2-3 mm in size. Benign neoplasms grow slowly and squeeze the surrounding brain tissue. A malignant tumour grows extremely quickly, gives metastases throughout the body and requires immediate treatment.
The Israeli Tel Aviv Medical Clinic employs qualified specialists who have been trained at the best universities in Europe and America. Our doctors use an integrated approach in the treatment of brain diseases and apply innovative technologies for the speedy recovery of patients.
Symptoms
Symptoms of glioma are similar to the manifestation of other diseases, therefore, for the correct diagnosis, you must go to the clinic and undergo examinations. The main signs of the presence of the disease are:
- headaches;
- confusion;
- vomiting and nausea;
- impaired vision and hearing;
- malfunction of the digestive tract;
- development of hydrocephalus;
- increase in blood pressure;
- numbness of limbs;
- muscle paralysis;
- the decrease in sense of smell;
- muscle weakness.
If you find these symptoms, you should immediately contact a specialist for further research.
Diagnostics
A diagnostic examination begins with an examination of the patient and a medical history. To determine the functioning of the brain, the doctor resorts to the following diagnostics:
- CT scan with contrast;
- MRI with contrast;
- PET CT with methionine;
- scintigraphy;
- echoencephalography;
- electroneurography;
- electromyography;
- angiography.
If necessary, the doctor will prescribe an additional examination.
Treatment
The department is equipped with the most modern specialized equipment, which allows conducting surveys with 100% accuracy and applying innovative techniques. We have experienced, highly qualified doctors who have undergone special training and practice. The friendly, considerate staff will surround the patient with care and attention, providing round-the-clock surveillance.
Among the main methods of treatment are:
- surgical removal of tumours;
- radiation exposure;
- chemotherapy;
- radiosurgery.
The latter method is used when for the first time it was not possible to remove the entire tumour at once. Irradiation is used in situations where a tumour in the brain is inoperable. This allows you to reduce metastasis and leave the growth of education.