Dr. Len Cerullo spends about five minutes describing the different types of brain tumors. Dr. Cerullo has been treating patients with brain tumors for over twenty years. Listen and learn about the difference between metastatic brain tumors, primary brain tumors and extra axial brain tumors, such as pituitary tumors and acoustic neuromas. He also discusses the differences between benign brain tumors and malignant brain tumors. If you have any questions for Dr. Cerullo, please email us at info@neuro-ortho.org.

Today Dr. Cerullo discusses a type of treatment for brain tumors called stereotactic radiosurgery. He discusses the differences between stereotactic radiosurgery and conventional or fractionated radiation treatment. He also provides an overview of the advent of stereotactic radiosurgery, the various machines used to deliver the treatment, including the Gamma Knife. Dr. Cerullo describes the manner in which stereotactic radiosurgery spares healthy brain tissue while at the same time delivering a lethal dose of radiation to the target.

Dr. Cerullo chats about the 19th annual Foundation Event, CINN’s Round Up for Research. In all the events have generated over two million dollars to neuroresearch.

This week Dr. Cerullo continues the series on stereotactic radiosurgery, by specifically discussing the use of stereotactic radiosurgery to treat brain metastases. Brain metastases are not an uncommon complication from patients suffering from breast cancer and lung cancer. The neurosurgeons at CINN have a significant amount of experience treating these patients with Gamma Knife radiosurgery, which offers a relatively non-invasive method of treatment for multiple brain tumors in a single session. Further questions regarding the treatment of brain metastases can be sent to Dr. Cerullo at info@neuro-ortho.org.

Leonard Cerullo, MD, Medical Director of the Neurologic & Orthopedic Hospital of Chicago, Founder and Medical Director of the Chicago Institute of Neurosurgery and Neuroresearch discusses the decision to move to the North Shore.

In today’s video Dr. Cerullo provides an introduction to pituitary tumors. He describes where they’re located and the challenges that result from their proximity to the optic nerve and carotid artery. He also educates us on the various classifications of pituitary tumors based upon size and whether or not the tumor is secreting or non-secreting. Symptoms related to pituitary tumors can also be varied and complex – Dr. Cerullo provides a general outline of the most common of these symptoms.

Today Dr. Cerullo discusses a type of treatment for brain tumors called stereotactic radiosurgery. He discusses the differences between stereotactic radiosurgery and conventional or fractionated radiation treatment. He also provides an overview of the advent of stereotactic radiosurgery, the various machines used to deliver the treatment, including the Gamma Knife. Dr. Cerullo describes the manner in which stereotactic radiosurgery spares healthy brain tissue while at the same time delivering a lethal dose of radiation to the target.

In honor of the 4th of July holiday, Dr. Cerullo discusses tragic spinal accidents which include diving accidents, car accidents and major falls. Obviously prevention is the best medicine, but when that fails, Dr. Cerullo outlines the next steps, differences in injuries as well as treatment options.

As highlighted in a recent New York Times Magazine article, pituitary tumors can be difficult to diagnose due to the vague nature and wide array of symptoms. Their treatment can also present challenges as a result of the distinct differences in the types of pituitary tumors. Size and the secreting or non-secreting nature of the tumor influence the appropriate treatment, either with medicines, surgery and/or radiation therapy or stereotactic radiosurgery. Dr. Cerullo briefly reviews the various types of pituitary tumors and discusses the treatment options available.

Today Dr. Cerullo, CINN neurosurgeon with over 30 years of experience, will discuss meningiomas. As he explains, meningiomas are primarily benign tumors that grow on the outside of the brain, but still within the skull. The various locations on the brain meningiomas can present are discussed along with some of the more common symptoms. Dr. Cerullo also introduces a brief overview of the treatment options for meningiomas, including surgery, observance, and stereotactic radiosurgery.