Tumor, Neurosurgery FAQ - Page 9

Brain tumor Hello doctor, I previously underwent some treatments for my brain, including radiation therapy and stereotactic radiosurgery, totaling approximately 12,000 units, which has reached saturation. After surgery to remove the tumor, most of it was necrotic. A portion that ...

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using sitting and supine positions in neurosurgical procedures? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using sitting and supine positions in neurosurgical procedures?

Ependymoma What is an ependymoma? Is surgery always necessary? What potential complications can arise, and what is the best approach for management? Thank you.

Emergency Assistance (Forwarded by the Department of Health) My wife, Li Mi, underwent a 9 cm meningioma surgery on March 14, 2003, at Cathay General Hospital, performed by neurosurgeon Dr. Huang Jinshan. Since then, she has been unable to sleep normally and requires a combinatio...

Hydrocephalus-related information? Dr. Chiu: Please email me the relevant information regarding hydrocephalus. Your assistance with this would be greatly appreciated. BEST REGARDS, W.T. Lin

Surgery Hello, doctor. I am a brain tumor patient. After undergoing gamma knife treatment, I experienced a worsening of my condition. The intensity-modulated radiation therapy was also ineffective, and I continue to have fluid accumulation. The physician has now suggested surgery...

Headache issues? Hello Doctor: I am currently 15 weeks pregnant. I have previously been diagnosed with hyperprolactinemia and thalassemia. Recently, I have been experiencing pain on the right side of my scalp for the past two days, and I have had unexplained nosebleeds 3-4 times....

Cranial atrophy and depression? The doctor suggested that the issue with the brain tumor may have improved, leading to bone depression, and recommended that I consult the original surgeon for an examination. I really want to go back and ask that doctor, but... his response made m...

Cranial atrophy and depression? After a car accident, due to intracranial hemorrhage, the skull was removed and placed in the hospital for six months before being reattached. A year after the reattachment, it led to skull atrophy and depression. What could be the cause of this? I...

Brain tumor Recently, I went for an examination due to a missed menstrual cycle and discovered abnormal pituitary function. Further tests diagnosed a pituitary adenoma, but after surgery, the specimen was found to be a malignant germ cell tumor. Question: What is the relevant i...

Prolactin-secreting tumor My wife discovered a tumor about five years ago after her menstrual period did not return and her breast milk did not subside following childbirth. After taking medication, she experienced various discomforts, including headaches and nausea. Approximatel...

Intracranial lipoma Hello, recently a family member underwent a health check and was found to have an intracranial lipoma. Over the past year, they have experienced symptoms such as dizziness and headaches, which have become severe enough to require a week-long hospitalization. T...

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...

Ventricular tumor Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you a question. My girlfriend underwent surgery to remove a ventricular tumor at Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in July, and it has been four months since then. In the first two months, her recovery was quite good, but in...

Prolactin Hello doctor, I have been experiencing irregular menstruation for about eight years, starting when I was in high school. I thought it was due to academic stress, as I suddenly gained 10 kilograms in the middle of one month (which I have not been able to lose despite eat...

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...

Neurogenic tumors Hello Dr. Hong, I would like to ask how neurogenic tumors are formed. I have a growth approximately 6 cm above the elbow on my right arm. Initially, it was small, and nine years ago, I consulted a doctor who said it was a lipoma and advised me not to worry abo...

Could you please specify your question, so I can assist you better? What is a meningioma? I was hospitalized at Chi Mei Hospital for 12 days at the end of March due to a colon ulcer. During my stay, I frequently experienced headaches and consulted a doctor who arranged for a CT s...

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...

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...