Ependymoma

Ependymoma is a rare type of tumor of the brain or spinal cord. It can occur in both children and adults. In adults, it is often in the spinal cord. The tumor may not be cancer (benign), or it may be cancer.

Understanding Craniectomy

A craniectomy is a surgery to remove a piece of your skull. It's done to help relieve pressure in the skull when fluid builds up and presses on the brain.

Understanding Surgical Thrombectomy

Surgical thrombectomy is surgery to remove a blood clot from 1 of your blood vessels. The blood clot may be in an artery or vein in your arm, leg, or another part of your body. It may block the flow of blood to your tissues or organs.

Sjögren Syndrome

Sjögren syndrome is an autoimmune health problem. It’s a disease where the body’s immune system attacks its own cells and tissues.