Body Part - Head/Brain
ABSCESS (brain)
An abnormal collection of pus or infection. If this occurs in the brain it can be very serious and result in inflammation and swelling of the brain tissue.
ACOUSTIC NEUROMA
A tumor arising from the nerve tissue of the inner ear. They are usually benign but can often grow and cause symptoms such as hearing loss. They can be surgically removed if too big. It is also called a vestibular schwanomma.
ADENOHYPOPHYSIS
The front part of the pituitary gland.
AMYLOID ANGIOPATHY
The disease process of amyloid in the brain. This is often diagnosed on MRI as multiple tiny dark spots, or areas of “susceptibility”.
AMYLOIDOSIS
Occurs as a result of abnormal protein deposits in the brain tissue that cause bleeding. Sometimes a large area of the brain can bleed and cause problems related to pressure effect, memory, and function.
ANEURYSM (brain)
An abnormal blood vessel that forms a pouch or “sac”. Think of the tip of a balloon that is blown up too much. They can be of different sizes from small to large. When a brain aneurysm ruptures or leaks, blood spills into the brain surface causing swelling.
ANEURYSMAL
Having the shape or look of an aneurysm. It is a descriptive term.
ANGIOEDEMA
An abnormal swelling of the blood vessels in tissue.
ANGIOMATOSIS
A disease or process related to the blood vessels.
ANGIOPHILLIC
Of or pertaining to the blood vessel. It usually used to describe disease that affects the blood vessels.