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Condition: Benign Brain Tumors

A benign brain tumor is a group of very slow-growing, abnormal brain tissue cells. Benign brain tumors usually have a distinct tumor border, and rarely spread or invade surrounding brain tissue. Though the word ‘benign’ may sound harmless, a benign tumor located in a vital area of the brain can be life-threatening or fatal without treatment.

Diagnosing a Brain Tumor

Benign and malignant brain tumors are usually diagnosed by a physician using a patient’s full medical history, a neurological exam and imaging studies, typically using MRI or CT scans. Sometimes a physician may use additional laboratory or blood tests as well as a biopsy. Brain tumors may have a variety of symptoms ranging from a mild headache to dangerous symptoms like those of a stroke. Brain tumors can often mimic symptoms of other problems or diseases, so seek professional medical help if you notice symptoms. Different parts of the brain control different body functions, so symptoms will vary depending on the tumor’s location. Symptoms* of a brain tumor can include:

  • Headache
  • Double vision, blurred vision or loss of vision
  • Seizure
  • Memory Loss
  • Hearing Loss
  • Unsteadiness or loss of balance
  • Changes in mood, speech, communication or concentration

* Provided by the American Brain Tumor Association.

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Treatments and Procedures Related to Benign Brain Tumors

UAMS Health providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Awake Craniotomy
  • Brain Tumor Tissue Banking
  • BrainPath Approach for Deep Brain Surgeries
  • Laser Ablation
  • Linear Accelerator
  • Robotized Stereotactic Assistant (ROSA) Robot

Providers Diagnosing or Treating Benign Brain Tumors

Note that every provider listed below may not perform or prescribe all treatments or procedures related to Benign Brain Tumors. Review each provider for availability.

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Analiz Rodriguez, M.D., Ph.D.

Analiz Rodriguez, M.D., Ph.D. Neurosurgeon

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Areas of Expertise for Benign Brain Tumors

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Neurosurgery

Our neurosurgeons perform research, multiple clinical trials and are the leaders for simple and complex surgeries not available at other centers in Arkansas.

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Request an appointment by contacting a clinic directly or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

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