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Does Calcification In Left Posterior Occipital Region Cause Pressure In Head?
Hello Dr, I am experiencing pressure on the temple area on my head, I had a ct scan done and the results say I have a calcification in the left posterior occipital region may represent a small meningioma measuring about 1 cm . Could this be the cause of my head pressure discomfort? I have other symptoms too like feeling unbalanced, could this also be related to the tumor? I am 74 female. my name is Viole and my email is YYYY@YYYY Please comment. Thanks, Viole
Tue, 18 Nov 2014
Meningioma can usually cause Head Ache
But, in your case, I doubt that as the reason for headache because
1. Size is very small - 1 cm
2. Meningioma is in the Occipital Region. Headache is elsewhere
Would like to know whether CT Scan mentioned any dilatation of ventricles or hydrocephalous
I would think of common causes like
1. Eye Problems
2. Sinusitis
Before fixing on the meningioma
In case, you are not satisfied, Feel free to ask more doubts and I will reply
But, in your case, I doubt that as the reason for headache because
1. Size is very small - 1 cm
2. Meningioma is in the Occipital Region. Headache is elsewhere
Would like to know whether CT Scan mentioned any dilatation of ventricles or hydrocephalous
I would think of common causes like
1. Eye Problems
2. Sinusitis
Before fixing on the meningioma
In case, you are not satisfied, Feel free to ask more doubts and I will reply
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