A 9-year-old girl in Hanoi was experiencing severe headaches that lasted for several weeks. After seeking medical attention, doctors discovered a large meningioma tumor in a dangerous position within her brain, requiring urgent surgery. The Department of Neurosurgery at Hospital E planned to treat the tumor through embolization followed by surgery to reduce the risk of blood loss during the operation.
Dr. Bui Minh Thang from the Department of Neurosurgery described the case as challenging due to the patient’s young age, the large size of the tumor, and its precarious location. The surgical team used advanced techniques such as microsurgical glasses and nerve localization to carefully remove the tumor while minimizing damage to healthy brain tissue. After an 8-hour surgery, they successfully removed the entire tumor and surrounding tissue, preserving important nerve functions and limiting blood loss.
The girl showed positive signs of recovery following the surgery, including alertness, good appetite, and normal mobility. Subsequent imaging tests confirmed that there were no residual tumors or lesions remaining 10 days after the procedure. Meningiomas account for 20% of all intracranial tumors and are usually benign if promptly treated with surgery.
Doctors emphasized the importance of seeking medical attention for children experiencing prolonged headaches, as timely detection and treatment can lead to successful outcomes in cases like this one. The successful surgery and recovery of the 9-year-old girl highlight the critical role of early intervention and advanced surgical techniques in treating brain tumors.
In conclusion, a 9-year-old girl in Hanoi experienced severe headaches that lasted for several weeks due to a large meningioma tumor located in a dangerous position within her brain. Despite its precarious location and large size, doctors were able to successfully remove it using advanced techniques such as microsurgical glasses and nerve localization during an 8-hour surgery at Hospital E’s Department of Neurosurgery.
Following the surgery, she showed positive signs of recovery including alertness, good appetite, and normal mobility with subsequent imaging tests confirming no residual tumors or lesions remaining ten days later.
Meningiomas account for about 20% of all intracranial tumors but if promptly treated with surgery like this case they are usually benign.
The successful outcome highlights how crucial it is for parents to seek medical attention for children experiencing prolonged headaches or any other symptoms that may indicate brain tumors since timely detection can lead to successful outcomes like this one.