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What Does High Grade Glioma With Surrounding Edema Mean?

Ct scan reading: what does this mean? FINDINGS/DIAGNOS:,,Focus in the right frontal lobe exhibiting relatively large area of surrounding hypodensity/edema.The frontal horn of the right lateral ventricle is compressed. Small calcific density is noted at anterior falx cerebi IMPRESSION:Consider high grade glioma with surrounding edema and mild mass effect,right frontal lobe.
Tue, 17 Mar 2020
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Hello,

There is a tumor (glioma) on the front part of the brain. Surgical removal will be the treatment of choice. Consult a neurosurgeon and he will direct you accordingly.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family physician
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What Does High Grade Glioma With Surrounding Edema Mean?

Hello, There is a tumor (glioma) on the front part of the brain. Surgical removal will be the treatment of choice. Consult a neurosurgeon and he will direct you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family physician