Meningioma of Right Cerebello-Pontine Angle

Contributor:

Dr. Krishna Kumar

Consultants:

Dr. Chris Ekong
Dr. Gerhard Horstmann

Case 13

Age: 52

Sex: Female

History: Headaches for one year. Severe for several months. Now associated with severe right facial pain and photophobia. Examination normal.

Now What?

Surgery or Gamma Knife?

Dr. Chris Ekong, Neurosurgeon - Regina. February 27, 2003

This is most likely a meningioma. I suggest you seek a consultation for Gamma Knife. She does not have a deficit now. An open surgery could result in one. Gamma Knife is less likely to cause a deficit.

Chris

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