Meningioma, Left Petrous Temporal

Contributor:

Dr. Chris Ekong

Consultants:

Dr. Fred Gentili
Dr. Mike Tymianski
Dr. Michael Schwartz
Dr. Anthony Kaufmann
Dr. Michael West
Dr. David Rowed
Dr. Renn Holness

Case 16

Age: 65

Sex: Female

History: February 1, 2004 - Left facial pain 5 years ago. Resolved with Tegritol. Was off Tegritol 5 months ago. Pain returned shortly after. Now associated with diziness and double vision.

Examination

- Alert. Orientated

- Left 5th and 6th palsies

- No long tract signs

Impression: Meningioma

Now what?

Watch?

Surgery?

Radiosurgery?

Surgery + Radiosurgery?

Dr. Chris Ekong, Neurosurgeon, Regina - Febraury 18, 2004

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