The TNM staging system for head and neck cancer is based on the morphologic description of the tumor and disregards the clinical condition of the patient. Cancer symptoms were evaluated as a biologic index of disease to improve survival estimates. The medical records of 1010 patients receiving ...
Deep and constant pain in the cheekbones, forehead, or bridge of the nose Pain that gets worse with sudden head movement Pain along with othersinussymptoms, such as nasal discharge, a feeling of fullness in theears, fever, and facial swelling ...
Dizzinesscan sometimes be an early sign of atumor. This may be the case, for example, with children who have atumor deep within the brain.1Headaches, too, are common in both adults and children diagnosed with a brain tumor, but headaches are not the only symptom of a brain tumor.2 Sig...
However, even benign tumors can cause problems if they grow in certain areas. When a tumor grows in your cervical spine, it can trigger a CH, though this is rare. CH Diagnosis Other types of headaches, including migraine and tension headaches, have symptoms similar to CHs. That can make ...
Penile cancer is a rare type of cancer that is associated with either a tumor within the organ or a growth on the superficial skin. One of the major signs of penile cancer are red spots that develop into sores that do not heal, as well as changes to skin color or texture, penile pain...
A migraine attack may be accompanied by nausea or vomiting. This type of headache often involves only one side of the head, but in some cases, patients may have pain bilaterally or on both sides. The pain is often described as throbbing or pounding and it may be made worse with physical...
The skull is a hard framework of bone. Tumors in the brain are dangerous because they press on areas of the brain as they grow. The skull is not able to expand to accommodate the presence of a tumor. When the tumor grows, it presses on the brain. Depending on which area of the brai...
Rectal pain can be sharp or itchy, and hurt when you sit or walk. It is often caused by pressure from constipation, irritation from hemorrhoids, or an anal fissure. There are creams that can ease inflammation and pain, and ways to treat the underlying conditions. ...
A tumor in your brain. Arachnoid cyst, which is a fluid-filled sac that may form in your brain after a head injury. Hematoma, which is a pool of blood in your brain due to head injury. Hydrocephalus, which is when too much cerebrospinal fluid builds up in your brain. In some cases,...
Both lesions and tumors in the brain represent abnormal areas, but they are not the same. A lesion is a broad term that refers to any abnormal tissue or damage in the brain, whereas a tumor, is a specific type of lesion, characterized by the abnormal growth of cells. All tumors are le...