A type of tumor that begins in the brain or spinal cord. It's more common in children than adults.
Double vision, or diplopia, causes people to sees two images instead of one. The condition can be benign or arise from a serious medical condition.
Hydrocephalus is a condition that causes excess fluid to build up in and around the brain. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that develops in a deep vein that can block circulation. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening condition of blocked arteries in the lungs. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Meningiomas are tumors commonly found in the membranes surrounding the brain and the spinal cord. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Vascular abnormalities, such as aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations and cavernous malformation, occur when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures.
A condition in which too much fluid accumulates in the brain, leading to gait problems, urinary incontinence, and dementia.
An IVC is a special basket-like filter to trap blood clots. It can be inserted into the inferior vena cava to prevent pulmonary embolism, but it is important to remove IVC filters as soon as they’re no longer needed to reduce long-term complications.
Vascular problems can be serious, sometimes causing critical complications. Fortunately, there are sophisticated surgical approaches to treating them.