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Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) occurs when a blood clot forms in the brain's venous sinuses. The clot prevents blood from draining out of the brain. As a result, blood cells may break and leak blood into the brain tissues, forming a hemorrhage. This can occur in adults and in children.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that interferes with your brain's ability to operate your body.

Prion diseases comprise several conditions. A prion is a type of protein that can trigger normal proteins in the brain to fold abnormally. Prion diseases can affect humans and animals and are sometimes transmitted to humans by infected meat products.

A possible occult fracture is a suspected fracture that needs to be confirmed with other imaging tests. Read on to learn more.

The skull base offers support from the bottom. Think of it as the floor of the skull, where the brain sits. Tumors can form at the base of the skull.

Pneumocystis pneumonia or PCP is a fungal infection in one or both lungs. It is common in people who have a weak immune system, such as people who have AIDS.

Arteriovenous malformations is the abnormal formation of veins and arteries. It can develop in the fetus or newborn baby. Learn more about this condition, including causes, diagnosis, and treatment.

Rathke cleft cysts are noncancerous fluid-filled growths that develop between the parts of the pituitary gland at the base of the brain while a baby is growing in the uterus. This cyst develops from a piece of the fetus' developing Rathke pouch, which ultimately becomes part of the pituitary gland.

The biggest problem with palliative care is that many people are referred for care too late. By starting this type of care early, and by using the right type of pain management, nearly all pain problems can be relieved or reduced.