Skull base cancer originates at the base of the skull where the bottom of the brain sits. This area contains critical structures, including blood vessels, cranial nerves, and parts of the brain. The mass of skull base tumours is located next to the skull bones, and gets an abnormal growth near the bottom of the brain as well as behind the eyes, nose, and ears.

Learn more about the Symptoms of Skull Base Tumours:

The skull base is a tightly packed area with many critical nerves and blood vessels, even small tumours can cause noticeable symptoms like:

• Headaches

• Nosebleeds

• Pain in neck

• Hoarse voice

• Nasal congestion

• Changes in vision
• Changes in hearing etc.

Why does Skull Base Cancer Occur?

Skull base cancers are malignant tumours that involve different types of tissues and structures. The exact causes of these cancers are not always clear, but several factors are believed to contribute to the development of skull base cancers:

• DNA changes

• Chronic inflammation

• Past exposure to radiation

• Epstein-Barr virus infection

• Primary / Secondary Tumours

• Long-term exposure to certain chemicals etc.