Misdiagnosis of Underlying Causes of Brain cancer
| About underlying conditions: With a diagnosis of Brain cancer, it is important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Brain cancer. These are other medical conditions that may possibly cause Brain cancer. For general information on this form of misdiagnosis, see Underlying Condition Misdiagnosis or Overview of Misdiagnosis |
Underlying conditions list: The list of possible underlying conditions mentioned in various sources for Brain cancer includes:
Brain cancer as a complication: Other conditions that might have Brain cancer as a complication might be potential underlying conditions. The list of conditions listing Brain cancer as a complication includes:
Underlying conditions discussion:
In a
small number of individuals, primary tumors may result from specific
genetic disease (e.g., neurofibromatosis, tuberous sclerosis) or from
exposure to radiation or cancer-causing chemicals.
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Footnotes:
1. excerpt from NINDS Brain and Spinal Tumors Information Page: NINDS
Last revision:
May 26, 2003
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