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Are There Risks Of Coma If Seizures Due To Tumor Do Not Stop?

My 5yr old was diagnosed with a Dnet tumor 2 yrs ago after having a siezure. He has been on many medications since, always changing due to stomach issues, personality changes, not working etc. Last 2 weeks siezures have increased, with an increase in duration of the siezures. They gave another medication, and are now saying it is a cancerous D-Net tumor. His 5 main doctors think surgery is required, but the actual surgeon doesnt. This is at Dupont Childrens Hospital in Wilmington, DE. They tell me no one in the immediate area will do it, and I would have to goto Pittsburgh PA hospital for surgery. They tell me surgery is 50/50, but if the medicine doesnt help, and the siezures get worse, he could go into a coma forever. I am confused by the doctors disagreeing, I went to Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia and they said they wouldnt touch it.
I looked online and everything I could find on D-Net tumors said they are benign.
Any info/suggestions would help.
Tue, 24 May 2016
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I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you

Question : Are there risks of coma if seizures due to tumor do not stop?
Answer : Yes. If Seizures do not stop, it may progress to a stage called Status Epilepticus and patient may go in for Coma. So it is better to Opt for Surgery, if Seizures are not controlled with drugs


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I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you

Question : Are there risks of coma if seizures due to tumor do not stop?
Answer : Yes. If Seizures do not stop, it may progress to a stage called Status Epilepticus and patient may go in for Coma. Yes. So it is better to Opt for Surgery, if Seizures are not controlled with drugs

Hope you found the answer helpful.

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.
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Are There Risks Of Coma If Seizures Due To Tumor Do Not Stop?

Hi, I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question : Are there risks of coma if seizures due to tumor do not stop? Answer : Yes. If Seizures do not stop, it may progress to a stage called Status Epilepticus and patient may go in for Coma. So it is better to Opt for Surgery, if Seizures are not controlled with drugs Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.