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Doctordle #157
New seizures with a mass inside the skull
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This archived Doctordle case was published on 2026-09-04. It presents "New seizures with a mass inside the skull" as a Medium Cancer puzzle. The final answer is Brain Tumor.
Answer
Brain Tumor
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Six clues
Clue 1
A 45-year-old develops a first seizure and progressive morning headaches.
Clue 2
Personality and concentration have changed in this fictional case.
Clue 3
Brain imaging shows an abnormal mass.
Clue 4
The growth may be benign or malignant.
Clue 5
Symptoms depend on the size and location inside the skull.
Clue 6
The answer names an abnormal growth of cells in the brain.
Plain-language explanation
A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of cells in or near the brain. Tumors may be benign or malignant, and symptoms vary with their size and location.
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