A 24-year-old member asked:
Why do i still have seizures even thought i had surgery and had my brain tumor removed?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Ramin AmirNovinanswered
Neurosurgery 23 years experience
Not uncommon: Unfortunately, even with full tumor resection, only 80% of patients will have complete seizure disorder relief. 10% or so will note improved seizure frequency/intensity and the rest of the patients will have no improvement of their seizures despite surgery.
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Dr. William Goldieanswered
Pediatric Neurology 50 years experience
Scar focus: Tumors do not cause seizures. They irritate regions of the brain that then cause seizures. After removal of a tumor the irritated brain areas may remain. In some cases further surgery is necessary to remove these areas. Eeg recordings during surgery can identify these areas for removal. Otherwise medications are appropriate to control the residual seizures.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
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Last updated Jun 24, 2018
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