Brain Tumors & Abnormalities
Expert Care at MyMichigan Health's Neuroscience Center
If you or someone you care about has a brain tumor or another brain problem, MyMichigan Health is here to help. Our Neuroscience Center has a team of skilled doctors. They use the newest tools and treatments to care for brain conditions, both common and complex.
Our board-certified neurosurgeons and specialists work together to give you with the best care. This is true whether your issue is benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer).
Conditions We Treat
We treat many types of brain conditions, including:
- Acoustic neuromas are non-cancerous tumors. They develop on the nerve that connects the ear to the brain. They can cause hearing loss, ringing in the ears, or balance problems.
- Brain aneurysms are weak spots in blood vessels in the brain that can swell and burst. These are serious and need fast care.
- Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are a tangle of blood vessels in the brain. They can lead to headaches, seizures, or bleeding.
- Brain tumors – Tumors can be either non-cancerous or cancerous. Common types include:
- Glial Tumors (Gliomas): They start in the brain's support cells.
- Meningioma: Grown in the layers that cover the brain and spinal cord.
- Brain Metastasis: Cancer that has spread to the brain from another part of the body.
- Pineal Tumors: Found deep in the brain, these may affect hormones or vision.
- Pituitary Tumors: Found in the gland that controls hormones in the body.
Why Choose MyMichigan Health?
- Top neurosurgery experts train to treat brain conditions.
- Advanced tools and scans to find and treat problems early.
- Team-based care, where different specialists work together.
- Support for you and your family at every step.
- Researchers conduct new treatments and research through clinical trials.
Ask Your Doctor
If you or a loved one has received a diagnosis of a potential brain tumor or other brain condition, you are not alone. Ask for a referral to the Neuroscience Center at MyMichigan Health; we can help you.
