BRAIN TUMORSANEURYSMSVASCULAR MALFORMATIONSTRIGEMINAL NEURALGIASPINE NECK BACKPARKINSONS DISEASEHEMIFACIAL SPASMCARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME


Case Presentation:

Meningioma - Case 1



History & Physical

 

  • 67-year-old gentleman presented with confusion, decreased cognition, left-sided weakness, inability to walk, or use of his left hand.


 

Imaging

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MRI scan of his brain showed a large right parieto-occipital tumor radiographically consistent with meningioma. Tumor is outlined in a red dotted circle.

 


 

Computer Navigation


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Comptuer navigation was used to determine the precise location of the tumor and important adjacent structure.

 


 

Surgical Procedure

 

  • Patient underwent frameless stereotactic craniotomy and complete resection of the tumor.

  • Volumetric map of tumor together with neurophysiological cortical mapping assisted in safe and complete resection of the tumor while safeguarding vital neurovascular structures.

 


 

Post-op Imaging


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Post operative MRI showed complete resection of the tumor.


 


 

Post-op Course

 

  • Patient was discharged home in a few days in good health and with no postsurgical complications. His symptoms caused by the tumor were completely resolved and he returned to normal function.