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• Malignant brain tumour (brain cancer)

  Find out about a malignant brain tumour (brain cancer) including the symptoms, causes, how it's diagnosed and the treatment and support available.

• Brain abscess

  A brain abscess is a pus-filled swelling in the brain.

• Brain abscess - Causes

  Read about the causes of a brain abscess, including infections or severe head injuries leading to bacteria or fungi entering the brain tissue.

• Brain abscess - Treatment

  Read about treating a brain abscess, which usually involves a combination of antibiotics or antifungals and surgery.

• What is a malignant brain tumour (brain cancer)?

• Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease - Diagnosis

  A brain biopsy is the only way to confirm a diagnosis of CJD.

• Parkinson's disease

  Read about Parkinson's disease, a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years.

• Dystonia

  Dystonia is the name for uncontrolled and sometimes painful muscle movements (spasms). Find out about the main symptoms, types and treatments.

• Alzheimer's disease - Causes

  Alzheimer's disease is caused by parts of the brain shrinking (atrophy), which affects the structure and function of particular brain areas.

• Subdural haematoma

  Find out more about subdural haematomas (brain bleeds), including what symptoms it can cause, how it is treated and advice on recovery.