Tumor, Neurosurgery FAQ - Page 5

Tumor compression of nerves leads to nerve damage? I have bone cancer, and the tumor is located in my right pelvic area, pressing on the nerves, which has caused loss of sensation in the back half of my thigh, the outer side of my calf, and the sole of my foot (the left side of m...

Brain Tumor Treatment Hello, doctor. On March 28, the patient underwent surgery to remove a brain tumor approximately 5.5 cm in size located in the left ventricle. Postoperatively, the patient was stable and was able to open their eyes and recognize people after the anesthesia wo...

Postoperative care after meningioma surgery? Hello, a 60-year-old relative has a 6 cm brain tumor in the ventricles. Due to a decline in judgment and memory, it was discovered through examination. The tumor was surgically removed and found to be benign. The patient was able to op...

There is a hard lump on the back of the head? There is a hard lump at the back of the head, and when standing up suddenly, there is facial drooping and falling, but it returns to normal after a while. It is feared that a tumor may be pressing on the cerebellum.

Will the ventricular drainage catheter have any impact on the head while using the MRT or talking on the phone? Hello Doctor: My mother is sixty years old. She underwent brain tumor surgery in September 2013 (approximately 9 cm). Afterward, she had a shunt placed due to hydroceph...

Brain tumor surgery Can the doctor help me? My brother is 32 years old. He was diagnosed with a brain tumor due to headaches, with approximately 3.4 tumors in the left upper brain. The largest one is 4.5 cm and there is evidence of bleeding. He is scheduled for an MRI tonight, an...

A hard lump has developed on the right occipital bone? On December 22, I consulted a physician regarding a hard lump on my daughter's right occipital bone. The doctor responded that if the lump is very hard, it could possibly be a benign bone tumor. They suggested performing...

There is a hard lump on the occipital bone on the right side of the skull? I have a 12-year-old daughter who has developed a round, pointed hard mass on the right posterior side of her skull. It feels like a bony protrusion and has been present for four years. The hard lump seems...

Pituitary tumor Hello, I would like to ask if taking "Cilostazol" can improve my eye condition. I had a pituitary tumor that pressed on my optic nerve, causing blurred vision. After surgery in early January, my vision has improved somewhat, but I still cannot see clearl...

Cerebral microangioma Hello, my girlfriend, who is 37 years old, often experiences dizziness and headaches. After undergoing a brain MRI at Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (without contrast), it was found that she has a cerebral microaneurysm with signs of hemorrhage (iron de...

Neurosurgery and brain tumors? In cases of gliomas and craniopharyngiomas where a definitive diagnosis cannot be established, I would like to inquire whether surgery is recommended. What are the risks associated with the surgery? If surgery is not performed, are there better phar...

Experiencing intermittent soreness and numbness in multiple muscle groups throughout the body? Recent situation: On October 28th, I had a severe cold with symptoms of fever, sore throat, and phlegm. After receiving an injection and resting, I currently only have a lingering cough...

Pituitary tumor Hello Doctor: I have been unable to conceive due to elevated prolactin levels, and later discovered a small tumor measuring a few millimeters on my pituitary gland. I would like to know if there are any non-invasive surgical options available in the southern regio...

Postoperative Conditions of the Pituitary Gland Dear Doctor, My father has been experiencing worsening vision this year, which led to the discovery of a pituitary tumor compressing his optic nerve. He underwent surgery in mid-July, and the procedure went smoothly. During his fir...

After the surgery, my finger has no sensation and feels numb? I have a tumor on the tip of my right index finger, which has been surgically removed. However, after the stitches were taken out, I have completely lost sensation in the fingertip, and it feels numb and painful when I...

Hard lump on the scalp? Hello, Doctor. Since last October, I have noticed a hard lump on the top of my head, measuring a little over one centimeter in diameter. It is round, very hard, immobile, and not very painful. In February of this year, I visited a surgeon who examined it a...

Brain tumor! Recently, I took my father for a health check-up, and the results revealed a 2.6 cm tumor located beneath the brain, near the pituitary gland, at the back side of the nasal bridge. The doctor mentioned that if it grows larger, it could compress the optic nerve, poten...

Is it really a herniated disc? Doctor, I would like to ask you about something. In April, when I woke up, I sneezed and ended up with such severe lower back pain that I couldn't stand up straight. At the beginning of May, I went to the hospital to see an orthopedic specialis...

A right hippocampal cystic lesion refers to a tumor in the hippocampal region? Hello doctor, I underwent an MRI scan during a health check-up in mainland China, and I currently only have the diagnosis without any other information. I have no discomfort or symptoms in my body. Cou...

Acoustic neuroma After the craniotomy, the removal of cranial nerves 7 and 8 was performed. The surgery took place on the morning of October 29 and lasted until the afternoon, after which my mother was transferred to the intensive care unit. This year, my mother was diagnosed wit...