A type of radiosurgery that uses focussed beams of gamma radiation to treat lesions, such as tumours, within the brain.
A group of tumours that occur in the brain and spinal cord, and develop from supporting cells in the central nervous system known as glial cells. Types of glioma include astrocytmoa, ependymoma, and oligodendroglioma.
A chronic pain disorder that affects one of the nerves in the head and neck known as the glossopharyngeal nerve, and causes episodes of sudden, severe pain in the back of the throat, tongue and ear.
An auto-immune condition that affects nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord and can cause problems with sensation and muscle weakness in the legs and arms. It is often triggered by an infection.