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Is Leaking Blood Vessel In Brain And Facial Edema A Cause For Concern?
My neighbor is a white 52 yr old with a leaking blood vessel on right side of the brain. for 2 days she has been experiencing increased edema esp of the face. This am eyes were almost swollen shut. Is schedule for surgery3/14/16 for placement of 2 stents and coil by Neurosurgeon. Should she receive immediate care or is this part of the leaking blood vessel. What would be treatment?
Hello dear Greetings Regarding your neighbor diagnosed with leaking blood vessels on the right side of her brain with facial swelling yes it is case for concern I am suggesting she has developed one of the following conditions
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Is Leaking Blood Vessel In Brain And Facial Edema A Cause For Concern?
Hello dear Greetings Regarding your neighbor diagnosed with leaking blood vessels on the right side of her brain with facial swelling yes it is case for concern I am suggesting she has developed one of the following conditions subarachnoid hemorrhage Intracranial hemorrhage Cerebral tumor Obstructive hydrocephalus (swollen brain due to obstruction) In view of this she will require a CT scan to rule out the above conditions Hence let her see the neurosurgeon for further clinical assessment and possible surgical interventional procedures likely a bore hole surgery I hope this helps Regards and get well soonest