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.