A thorough evaluation is the first step in designing the best treatment plan. Your examination may include:

Computed Tomography   Magnetic Resonance Imaging MRI Spectroscopy MR perfusion Functional MRI Diffusion Tensor Imaging   Positron emission tomography (PET)

Your doctor may also ask for other tests, including:

Angiogram   Biopsy   Myelogram   Skull x-ray   Spinal tap

Angiogram Dye injected into the bloodstream flows into the blood vessels in the brain to make them show up on an x-ray. If a tumor is present, the doctor may be able to see it on the x-ray.