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?
Understanding Growing Thyroid Tumors: When to Consider Surgery?
Thyroid tumors grow slowly? I have a relative who is about the same age as I am. Before she had children, she noticed that her thyroid was enlarged, but tests including blood work indicated that everything was normal, and she did not exhibit any symptoms of hyperthyroidism as inq...
Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
Regarding the relative you mentioned, she is experiencing difficulty breathing, which has likely compressed her trachea, and surgery may be necessary. If the tumor is smaller than 5 to 6 cm, treatment with thyroid hormone can be considered, as the condition may be due to thyroid ...[Read More] Understanding Growing Thyroid Tumors: When to Consider Surgery?
Symmetrical Neck Lumps: Possible Neurological Concerns After Injury
Symmetrical hard masses in the neck? Hello Dr. Ding: About a week ago, I noticed symmetrical lumps about five centimeters behind my ears (approximately the size of a coin). These are not external lumps but are located within the posterior neck muscle area. They have slightly dimi...
Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
The hard lump that has appeared behind your ear is better evaluated by an otolaryngologist for a more accurate diagnosis. Such tumors can potentially be benign lymphomas or malignant tumors. Regarding the possibility of post-stroke complications, medication can be used for treatm...[Read More] Symmetrical Neck Lumps: Possible Neurological Concerns After Injury