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Had Brain Tumor, Anaplastic Ependymona. Has Blood Clot. Dangerous?
My son had a brain tumor...anaplastic ependymona. He is in remission but we just found out that he has a blood clot on the spot of the tumor which is on the frontal temporal lobe. What will some of his symptoms be and can it be dangerous?
He is 6 and was 4 when diagnosed with the cancer. His neurosurgeon said that it can't be removed due to its size.
He is 6 and was 4 when diagnosed with the cancer. His neurosurgeon said that it can't be removed due to its size.
Mon, 4 Nov 2013
Dear,
If your son is asymptomatic with the presence of clot in the brain then I don't think that removal is necessary. it might resolve of its own by keeping the blood anti coagulated. This is achieved by anti coagulation agents to be taken under the advice of your physician. Yes it may need prompt removal if there are symptoms of headache, fainting attacks or body weakness, speech difficulty or vision impairment. These can be symptoms of clot in the brain.
Truly,
Dr. Ticku
If your son is asymptomatic with the presence of clot in the brain then I don't think that removal is necessary. it might resolve of its own by keeping the blood anti coagulated. This is achieved by anti coagulation agents to be taken under the advice of your physician. Yes it may need prompt removal if there are symptoms of headache, fainting attacks or body weakness, speech difficulty or vision impairment. These can be symptoms of clot in the brain.
Truly,
Dr. Ticku
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