Head tumors containing oily substances, such as teratomas and dermoid cysts, are difficult to differentiate based solely on radiological features, and a clear diagnosis should rely on pathological ...

When a child develops a brain tumor, early diagnosis is essential. Alan Cohen, M.D., director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, shares the most common signs and symptoms ...

All but one of the patients saw their tumors shrink or stop growing after receiving infusions once a week for eight to 12 weeks. Scientists also tested the therapy on five monkeys with liver ...

The tumor was ultimately diagnosed as a 'mature fetiform teratoma (homunculus)' which, according to Cleveland Clinic, is 'a type of dermoid cyst that consists of living tissue and often resembles a ...