Neurosurgery
Discover how Main Line Health neurosurgeons provide expert care, from routine to complex spinal and nervous system conditions for patients.
An intracranial lesion or brain lesion is damage to the brain tissue because of illness, injury, disease or infection, or some other cause. The cause of a brain lesion is sometimes unknown. The lesions are often found during an MRI or CT scan being performed to test for or diagnose some other condition. The lesion shows up as a light or dark area on the brain. There may be just one or several, which may or may not produce symptoms, such as:
Some people with brain lesions also experience changes in mood, personality and behavior, depending on what area of the brain the lesion or lesions is affecting.
There are different types of brain lesions, each with different characteristics. Some common types include:
Depending on the type and cause of your lesion, treatment options vary and may include medication, surgical removal of the lesion, and in cases of cancer, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
Discover how Main Line Health neurosurgeons provide expert care, from routine to complex spinal and nervous system conditions for patients.
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The neurology team at Main Line Health treats and manages conditions such as migraines, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and more.