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Brain Tumor Underlying Cause: Types
Brain tumors that are non-cancerous, or benign, do not spread to other organs in the body.

Benign brain tumors include:
Brain tumors are often described by their location in the brain:
  • Infratentorial brain tumors: Images
    • Located in the back one-third of the brain
  • Supratentorial brain tumors: Images
    • Located in the front two-thirds of the brain.
    • This is the most common location for brain tumors in adults.
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Last Updated: Sep 25, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MDJohn H. Beckett, MDD. Scott Gettings, MD
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