Cancer & Oncology
Malignant neoplasm of brain stem
Emergency
ICD-10: C71 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: ब्रेन स्टेम कैंसर · தமிழ்: மூளைத்தண்டு புற்றுநோய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಮೆದುಳಿನ ಕಾಂಡದ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · తెలుగు: మెదడు కాండం క్యాన్సర్ · বাংলা: ব্রেন স্টেম ক্যান্সার · मराठी: ब्रेन स्टेम कर्करोग · ગુજરાતી: બ્રેઇન સ્ટેમ કેન્સર
About this condition
This is a cancerous growth in the brain stem, the part connecting the brain to the spinal cord that controls vital functions like breathing and heartbeat. Symptoms include severe headaches, vision problems, and difficulty with balance or swallowing. This requires urgent specialized neurosurgical care.
Common symptoms
headache
double vision
difficulty swallowing
facial weakness
balance problems
speech difficulty
nausea and vomiting
When to see a doctor: immediately
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | ब्रेन स्टेम कैंसर · मस्तिष्क तने का कैंसर · मस्तिष्क स्टेम का ट्यूमर · ब्रेन स्टेम गांठ |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | மூளைத்தண்டு புற்றுநோய் · மூளைத் தண்டு கட்டி · பிரெயின் ஸ்டெம் கேன்சர் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಮೆದುಳಿನ ಕಾಂಡದ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · ಬ್ರೇನ್ ಸ್ಟೆಮ್ ಗೆಡ್ಡೆ · ಮೆದುಳಿನ ಕಾಂಡ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | మెదడు కాండం క్యాన్సర్ · బ్రెయిన్ స్టెమ్ కణితి · మెదడు స్టెమ్ క్యాన్సర్ |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | ব্রেন স্টেম ক্যান্সার · মস্তিষ্কের কাণ্ডের ক্যান্সার · মস্তিষ্ক স্টেমের টিউমার |
| Marathi (मराठी) | ब्रेन स्टेम कर्करोग · मेंदूच्या देठाचा कर्करोग · ब्रेन स्टेम गाठ |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | બ્રેઇન સ્ટેમ કેન્સર · મગજના દાંડીનું કેન્સર · બ્રેઇન સ્ટેમ ગાંઠ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Malignant neoplasm of brain stem?
headache, double vision, difficulty swallowing, facial weakness, balance problems, speech difficulty.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately
Is Malignant neoplasm of brain stem common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Malignant neoplasm of brain stem?
Severity is classified as Emergency. immediately.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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