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Pituitary apoplexy occurs when a pituitary tumor at the base of the brain spontaneously bleeds into or blocks blood supply to the pituitary gland. The condition is rarely life threatening, but can cause sudden onset of a severe headache, nausea and vision loss. Best in Care ...

Pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma (PXA) is a rare and benign brain tumor most frequently found in children and teenagers. The average age of diagnosis is 12. PXAs grow in cells throughout the central nervous system that support brain function. These tumors grow slowly and do not ...

Posterior fossa tumors grow near the base of the brain. Their proximity to the brain stem, cerebellum and cranial nerves makes these tumors difficult, but essential, to treat. They can block the flow of spinal fluid and put pressure on the spinal cord and brain. Posterior f ...

Primitive neuroectodermal tumors (PNETs) are malignant growths in the cerebrum, the uppermost part of the brain that handles thinking and action. PNETs are very rare, usually occurring in children and adults under age 25. The growths often contain dead tumor cells and cysts ...

Rathke’s cleft cyst is a rare, benign cyst that appears during early fetal development in the pituitary gland at the base of the brain. The fluid-filled cyst grows from a piece of the Rathke’s pouch, located behind the roof of the mouth. The cyst rarely causes symptoms durin ...

Schwannomas/neurilemmomas are slow-growing, benign tumors that occur on the soft tissue of the nerves from the brain to the spinal cord.  Common symptoms include hearing loss in one ear, and buzzing or ringing in the ear. Dizziness may also occur.  It usually affects middle- ...

Sellar/parasellar tumors grow at the base of the skull near the pituitary gland, where growth hormones are regulated. The growths are usually benign, but can cause headache, double vision and facial numbness if they invade surrounding areas. They may put pressure on the pitu ...

Solitary fibrous tumors are benign, rare growths that frequently form in the lining around the lungs, but can also occur in the head, neck and spinal cord. They are typically diagnosed from ages 40 to 50. Because they grow slowly, these tumors cause no symptoms for many year ...

Spindle cell oncocytoma is an extremely rare tumor found in the pituitary gland of adults.  It can cause visual impairment. Although benign, the mass can grow back after removal. Best in Care The AdventHealth Neuroscience Institute is a state-of-the-art facility for adults ...

Although benign, this brain tumor can obstruct the flow of spinal fluid and block ventricles in the brain. It is linked to tuberous sclerosis, a rare genetic disease. Symptoms include headache, seizure, nausea, weakness in arms or legs, and problems with speech, vision or me ...