Brain Tumours

Brain Tumours - Causes and Risk Factors

The cause of brain tumours is unknown. There is no clear evidence that injury, chemical exposure, viral infection, mobile phone use, environmental factors or mental stress can cause brain tumours.

Brain tumours may occur at any age. In general, tumours that occur in childhood are different from those diagnosed in adults.

Article contributed by Department of Neurosurgery, National Neuroscience Institute

The information provided is not intended as medical advice. Terms of use. Information provided by SingHealth

Dr Chumpon Chantharakulpongsa

Emeritus Consultant

MBBS, FRCSEd (General Surgery), FAMS (Neurosurgery)

Clinical Interests: Neuro-Oncology, Skull Base Surgery, Neurotrauma

Assoc Prof David Low Chyi Yeu

Deputy Chief Executive Officer＆ Senior Consultant

MbbCh. (Royal College of surgeons in Ireland), MRCS (Edinburgh), M.Med Surgery (Singapore), FRCS (Surgical Neurology), FAMS

Clinical Interests: Neuro-Oncology, Paediatric Neurosurgery, Epilepsy Surgery, Hydrocephalus

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