Secondary Metastatic Brain Tumor
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A secondary metastatic brain tumor is a lesion in the brain caused by cells from a cancer that began in another part of the body and spread to the brain tissue.
Possible presentations: Depending on its location, it may be associated with headache, neurological changes, or alterations in movement or in other functions.
When to consult? New or persistent neurological symptoms, especially with a history of cancer, require medical evaluation.
Which specialist treats it? The neurosurgeon takes part in the evaluation of a secondary metastatic brain tumor, usually within a team that approaches the condition comprehensively. Discussing any symptom with your medical team allows for a timely evaluation.
Data on 157 doctors who treat secondary metastatic brain tumor
Which specialist treats secondary metastatic brain tumor?
A secondary metastatic brain tumor is a cancer that has spread to the brain from another organ. A neurosurgeon is the specialist who evaluates and treats this type of tumor. If you have new headaches, seizures, or neurological changes and a history of cancer, see this specialist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in secondary metastatic brain tumor
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. José Ramón Olivas C.
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Isaac E. Tello Mata
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Mauricio Armando Esqueda Liquidano
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Rosa Elena Caballero Landinez
Dr. Edgar Varela Santoyo
Dr. Aslhie Oyuki Orzuna Vazquez
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Frequently asked questions
What is secondary metastatic brain tumor?
A secondary metastatic brain tumor is a lesion in the brain caused by cells from a cancer that began in another part of the body and spread to the brain tissue.
Which doctor treats secondary metastatic brain tumor?
A secondary metastatic brain tumor is a cancer that has spread to the brain from another organ. A neurosurgeon is the specialist who evaluates and treats this type of tumor. If you have new headaches, seizures, or neurological changes and a history of cancer, see this specialist.