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Should A Second Opinion Be Taken From A Neuro Surgeon Before A Nerve Sheath Tumor Surgery?

I had an MRI in the spine and thoracic surgeon like to perform surgery since a 2.1 cm tumor was found in the nerve sheath, I have done ct guided biopsy and pet scan since biopsy was not unspecified
I like to kmow if I shoul see a neuro surgeon for a second opinion?
Wed, 19 Sep 2018
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Hi,

You can take neurosurgeon opinion for tumor arising from the nerve sheath. He will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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Should A Second Opinion Be Taken From A Neuro Surgeon Before A Nerve Sheath Tumor Surgery?

Hi, You can take neurosurgeon opinion for tumor arising from the nerve sheath. He will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist