In the world of medicine, there are some conditions that are so rare, they can catch even the most experienced doctors off guard. One such case involves a peculiar type of tumor called a schwannoma, which is usually benign and comes from the protective coverings of nerves. Most schwannomas are found in the head and neck area, but only a small percentage, less than 4%...

AI is making waves in medical fields, especially in tracking brain tumors. Let's dive into how it's helping with a specific type of brain tumor called vestibular schwannomas. These tumors are benign, meaning they are not cancerous. However, they can cause some serious issues. People with these tumors often face hearing loss, problems with balance, and that annoying r...

Prostate cancer is a common health issue for men. Doctors often use a special scan called 68Ga-PSMA PET/CT to check how far the cancer has spread. This scan looks for a specific marker called PSMA, which is usually found in prostate cells. However, PSMA can also show up in other types of cancer and even in some harmless conditions. This can sometimes lead to confusio...

Schwannomas are tumors from nervous system cells, often found in the head or neck. But in the pancreas? That's super rare! A 44-year-old woman found out she had one of these unusual tumors, called a pancreatic schwannoma. Before surgery, doctors weren't sure what type of tumor it was. She also had type 2 diabetes, which was managed with pills. During surgery, they di...