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What Could Be The Surgical Benefit And Risk Associated With Left Parieto Occipital Calcified Tuberculoma?
my family member has a left parieto occipital calcified tuberculoma suffering with siezures currently on anticonvulsunt therapy will surgery to remove (suggested as one treatment option by one neurosurgeon) help
how much is the risk in surgery whats the longterm outcome.
how much is the risk in surgery whats the longterm outcome.
Tue, 31 Dec 2013
Hi, surgery is an option for refractory seizures or for those with large lesions and carries some risk. Unless you have the above mentioned things I personally donot recommend surgery. However I suggest you to take consultation with another neurologist also. Hope this helps.
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