
How Risky Is Surgery For Tumor In Brain?

I am trying to get an appointment with a neuro surgeon per recommendation of my MD and the radiologist. If this were your scan or a loved ones scan what would you reccommend as a course of action. Given the position and size of the tumor what are the risks of surgery and what might I expect recovery to look like.
Surgery should be done.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your past history, current symptoms and MRI brain findings.
I would advise for undergoing a surgery. This is because there has been a marked increase in the size of tumor, which requires excluding conversion of meningioma into a malignant tumor.
Though meningioma are benign in almost 99% of cases, it gets transformed to cancerous tumor in about 1%. Surgery will help in removing the tumor as well as confirming its diagnosis and nature.
Surgery in this location is safe and we do not expect any major complications.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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