Understanding Brain Tumors: Surgery Success Rates and Risks
Brain tumor Dear Doctor, My father is 53 years old and has been diagnosed with a brain tumor for nearly a year. Since the diagnosis, the tumor has not grown, but the cerebral edema has worsened. His symptoms primarily include headaches, pulsatile tinnitus, tinnitus, unsteady gai...
Dr. Shao Guoning Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, meningiomas are, in very rare cases, benign tumors. In other words, they do not metastasize, and as long as they are completely surgically removed, they will not recur. Although meningiomas grow slowly, the brain is encased in the skull, leavi...[Read More] Understanding Brain Tumors: Surgery Success Rates and Risks
Post-Surgery Care and Considerations for Ventricular Drainage Catheters
Ventricular drainage catheter Hello: My girlfriend has recently undergone surgery for a ventricular tumor, and the doctor mentioned the need for a ventricular drainage catheter. I would like to ask: 1. What precautions should be taken after the placement of the ventricular draina...
Dr. Qiu Yushu Reply:
Hello: After surgery for ventricular tumors, some patients may experience hydrocephalus, which may necessitate a ventriculoperitoneal shunt procedure. Postoperatively, there are no special precautions required in daily life; however, it is important to monitor the drainage tube f...[Read More] Post-Surgery Care and Considerations for Ventricular Drainage Catheters
Understanding Brain Edema: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Cerebral edema Cerebral edema is a condition characterized by the accumulation of excess fluid in the brain, leading to increased intracranial pressure. It can be caused by various factors, including traumatic brain injury, stroke, infections, tumors, or metabolic imbalances. Sym...
Dr. Qiu Yushu Reply:
Cerebral edema refers to the swelling of brain tissue that leads to increased intracranial pressure, resulting in symptoms such as headache and vomiting; in severe cases, it can cause coma and pose a life-threatening risk. There are many causes, including brain tumors, brain absc...[Read More] Understanding Brain Edema: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Dizziness: Is It a Sign of Brain Tumor?
The relationship between dizziness and brain tumors? This week, I initially experienced palpitations and a sensation of shortness of breath. Later, I began to feel dizzy, with occasional headaches and overall weakness. During the palpitations, I sometimes felt a bit nauseous. I h...
Dr. Hong Xuyi Reply:
Hello: In response to your inquiry: Your symptoms are all non-specific. It is recommended that you first consult with a family physician for a differential diagnosis.[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: Is It a Sign of Brain Tumor?
Understanding Gamma Knife Treatment for Brain Vascular Conditions
Gamma Knife Radiosurgery I have a cerebrovascular condition (an unclear black mass approximately 1-2 cm in size in the left hemisphere) that was discovered in the early 2000s after my first seizure, through an MRI. The physician determined that it is not a brain tumor, but it cou...
Dr. Shao Guoning Reply:
Hello: In response to your question: Your lesion is likely a cavernous angioma, which can cause spontaneous bleeding and lead to seizures. The primary treatment is surgical resection. Stereotactic radiosurgery is less effective for this condition compared to arteriovenous malform...[Read More] Understanding Gamma Knife Treatment for Brain Vascular Conditions
Can Brain Tumors in Children Be Treated Effectively?
Is it possible to treat tumors? I would like to ask, my niece is ten years old and has a tumor in her nervous system. Is there a way to treat this?
Dr. Xu Xianda Reply:
Please visit the outpatient clinic for an examination. Neurosurgeon Dr. Yu-Shu Chiu.[Read More] Can Brain Tumors in Children Be Treated Effectively?
Understanding Brain Aneurysms: Why Do They Cause Sudden Death?
Brain tumor concerns? If a brain vascular malformation is classified as a microvascular malformation, why can the rupture of the malformation lead to massive hemorrhage and sudden death within a short period?
Dr. Xu Xianda Reply:
Answer: Before addressing your question, let me explain what a hemangioma and an aneurysm are: 1. A hemangioma is a type of brain tumor caused by the abnormal proliferation and division of vascular cells. It is prone to rupture and bleeding, but due to its smaller size (microvasc...[Read More] Understanding Brain Aneurysms: Why Do They Cause Sudden Death?
Understanding the Link Between Hypertension and Brain Hemorrhage
Is cerebral hemorrhage related to hypertension? 1. What are the related causes of intracerebral hemorrhage? 2. If the immediate cause of death is brainstem hemorrhage, and the direct cause of death is the rupture of a cerebral aneurysm leading to massive hemorrhage, does this c...
Dr. Xu Xianda Reply:
1. Causes of intracerebral hemorrhage include hypertension, coagulopathy (such as hemophilia, patients on dialysis), medications, brain tumors, vascular abnormalities (such as aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations), and head trauma. 2. (a) A vascular malformation is a type ...[Read More] Understanding the Link Between Hypertension and Brain Hemorrhage
Understanding Brain Aneurysms: Causes, Types, and Blood Pressure Insights
Cerebral vascular tumors refer to either "aneurysms" or "microvascular malformations." 1. What are the causes of intracerebral hemorrhage? 2. Is a cerebral aneurysm classified as an "arterial aneurysm" or a "microaneurysm"? 3. When is a...
Dr. Xu Xianda Reply:
1. Causes of intracerebral hemorrhage include hypertension, vascular abnormalities, coagulopathy, medications, brain tumors, and head trauma. 2. Cerebral aneurysms are caused by abnormal proliferation and division of vascular cells; microaneurysms are a type of cerebral aneurysm...[Read More] Understanding Brain Aneurysms: Causes, Types, and Blood Pressure Insights
Understanding Oral Infections and Their Link to Brain Tumors: Key Insights
Brain tumor Hello Doctor: I recently underwent surgery and have been experiencing frequent dizziness, which led me to seek an examination at Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital. After various tests conducted by the physician, a black mass (approximately 2 cm) was discovered in my...
Dr. Hong Xuyi Reply:
The content you described is unclear (it is uncertain whether it is a brain abscess or another issue). If it is a brain abscess, tooth extraction could be a potential pathogenic factor (oral bacteria may infect brain tissue through the bloodstream); the role of oral sex is unknow...[Read More] Understanding Oral Infections and Their Link to Brain Tumors: Key Insights
Understanding Unusual Headaches: Causes and Solutions
Strange headache Hello: I have been experiencing headaches for the past six months, mostly concentrated in the area from my forehead to the top of my head. Each time, it feels like my head is heavy and hard, as if it has been soaked in water. I also feel weak all over and often e...
Dr. Shao Guoning Reply:
The symptoms of headaches vary from person to person; some individuals may experience vomiting, dizziness, or even temporary vision loss during an episode. The manifestations of headaches can be quite diverse. Approximately 95% of headaches have no identifiable cause, and brain t...[Read More] Understanding Unusual Headaches: Causes and Solutions
Can a Comatose Patient Recover After Brain Tumor Surgery?
Is there a chance of waking up after being in a coma following brain tumor surgery? My family member underwent surgery two months ago for a tumor near the medulla oblongata and has remained in a coma since the operation. Is there a chance of awakening?
Dr. Hong Xuyi Reply:
Hello Ms. Chang, your question cannot be discussed online, as the information available on the internet is very limited. It is recommended that you discuss it with your attending physician, as you should be able to obtain a clearer answer.[Read More] Can a Comatose Patient Recover After Brain Tumor Surgery?