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Jugular foramen tumors are rare growths found deep in the base of the skull behind the carotid canal in the temporal bone. The majority of these tumors are benign. If they grow large enough, they can cause paralysis of the cranial nerves. Common symptoms include double visio ...

Juvenile pilocytic astrocytoma (JPA) is a slow-growing brain tumor most commonly found in children ages five to eight. The tumor often develops in the lower back part of the brain, called the cerebellum, and is filled with fluid. Common symptoms include headache, nausea, vom ...

Medulloblastoma is a rare, fast-growing, malignant tumor that forms when brain cells begin to grow uncontrollably and form a mass. The tumor originates in the cerebellum, which controls movement and coordination. Medulloblastoma is most often found in children. Symptoms incl ...

Meningocele is a rare form of spina bifida that occurs when a baby’s spinal cord does not fully close as it develops. This allows the spinal membrane and part of the spinal cord to grow into the spinal column. The protective membranes around the spinal cord push through the ...

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma forms in the upper part of the throat located behind the nose.  Symptoms include swollen or tender lymph nodes, ear infections, difficulty chewing or swallowing. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is often diagnosed in its mid-to late stages because it’s rare ...

Neurofibroma is a slow-growing, benign tumor that grows on the soft tissue covering the nerves along the brain and spinal cord. Most are benign and do not spread. Symptoms, if they appear, include pain, numbness or pins and needles, muscle weakness and dizziness.  These tumo ...

Null cell adenoma is a benign tumor in the pituitary gland, the pea-sized organ in the center of the brain and just above the back of the nose. These tumors often go undetected until they grow large enough to press on surrounding areas and cause symptoms, which can include e ...

Oligoastrocytoma belong to a group of brain tumors called gliomas that arise from the supportive tissue, or glial cells, of the brain and spinal cords. The mass includes two types of tumor cells and can occur anywhere in the brain. Symptoms depend on the size and location of ...

Oligodendroglioma is a rare form of brain tumor that emerges from the supportive tissue (or glial cells). Seizures are common in people with this type of tumor. Other symptoms include headache, nausea and vomiting, difficulty with balance, dizziness and changes in mental sta ...

Orbital tumors develop in the tissues surrounding the eyeballs. Most are benign and affect both adults and children. Symptoms include double vision and pupil abnormalities. Best in Care The AdventHealth Neuroscience Institute is a state-of-the-art facility for adults and c ...