In Hanoi, a 9-year-old girl experienced severe headaches that persisted for weeks. After seeking medical attention, doctors discovered a large meningioma tumor in a dangerous position within her brain, requiring urgent surgery. The tumor was located in the midline and had grown to both sides of the cerebral hemispheres, invading and blocking the venous sinuses.
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.
Following the surgery, the girl showed positive signs of recovery, 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. 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, it is vital to seek medical attention immediately when experiencing prolonged headaches or other symptoms that may indicate a brain tumor. With timely intervention and advanced surgical techniques like those used by Dr. Bui Minh Thang’s team at Hospital E’s Department of Neurosurgery, successful outcomes are possible even in cases where a large meningioma has grown dangerously close to critical nerves within a young patient’s brain.
