{"id":10236,"date":"2026-01-21T18:25:44","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T17:25:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/?page_id=10236"},"modified":"2026-06-03T11:09:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T09:09:43","slug":"brain-tumors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/brain-tumors\/","title":{"rendered":"Brain Tumors \u2014 Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n Author:<\/span>\n \n Dr. Zeljko Kojadinovic, MD, PhD\n <\/a>\n \u2014 Neurosurgeon and Pain Management Specialist\n <\/div>\n\n
\n Specialized Experience:<\/span>\n 30 years of clinical expertise in neurosurgery.\n <\/div>\n\n
\n Last medically reviewed:<\/span>\n January 6, 2026\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Who This Brain Tumors Page Is For<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n This brain tumors overview page is designed primarily for patients who have been diagnosed with a brain tumor (or told they may have one), as well as for family members seeking to understand imaging findings and treatment options.\n

\n It is especially intended for those who were told that the situation is \u201ccomplex,\u201d \u201chigh risk,\u201d or \u201cuncertain,\u201d \n and who want to understand what different tumor types mean, how diagnosis is established, \n when surgery is indicated, and how modern treatment decisions are made using imaging, pathology, and molecular markers.\n

\n The page explains core concepts such as benign versus malignant tumors, infiltrative growth, brain edema and mass effect, \n the role of MRI and advanced imaging, surgical strategies (maximum safe resection, biopsy, awake surgery), \n and how radiation and chemotherapy are integrated into treatment plans.\n

\n If the information raises questions about diagnosis, operability, prognosis, or whether the proposed treatment strategy is optimal, \n you may contact us to see how we provide an individualized\n \n neurosurgery second opinion\n <\/a>\n tailored to your specific case.\n

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\n When patients and families usually seek a neurosurgical second opinion for brain tumors\n <\/div>\n\n
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\u2022 The diagnosis feels complex or difficult to understand<\/div>\n
\u2022 Surgery is described as high risk or \u201cnot recommended\u201d<\/div>\n
\u2022 Treatment options seem unclear or contradictory<\/div>\n
\u2022 The tumor was found incidentally, and the current recommendation is \u201cwatch and monitor\u201d (active surveillance)<\/div>\n
\u2022 Imaging, pathology, or molecular findings raise new questions<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n In neuro-oncology, seeking an independent expert opinion is a common and responsible step.\n If this reflects your situation, you can request an individualized neurosurgical review here:\n \n Request Second Opinion\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n