Monday, August 28, 2023

 

Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Right Temporo Parietal GBM


Case Summary:

51 years old lady , K/C of HTN underwent excision of SOL in March 27, 2023, presented with complaints of weakness in left limbs for 2 months & fits since March 2023. Patient has no history of radiation & chemotherapy. On clinical examination patient has left hemiparesis (1/5 power). MRI brain with contrast dated March 27, 2023 shows enhancing abnormal signal intensity mass lesion seen at right temporo-parietal region suggestive of high grade glioma. Histopathology dated April 05, 2023 shows Glioblastoma G-IV. Risks of GKSRS have been explained. Written and valid consent obtained to proceed.





Follow up Comparative Study July 12,2023:

Patient visited the gamma knife center for the first follow up presented with recent MRI brain with contrast dated July 06,2023 shows almost 50% reduction in the targeted lesion when compared with previous MRI brain with contrast dated March 27,2023 , consistent with good ongoing control of tumor.