Glioblastoma brain tumour. Coloured 3-D computed tomography brain scan showing a large glioblastoma (blue),a malignant tumour derived from supportive tissue in the brain. Image processing techniques have been used to cut away part of the skull. The red areas are the fluid-filled ventricles in the centre of the brain. Brain tumours damage surrounding tissue as they grow and increase the pressure in the skull,causing a variety of symptoms. These can include headache,vomiting,muscle weakness,loss of vision,speech difficulty,deterioration of mental function and epileptic seizures. Most cases of malignant brain tumour are fatal | |
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