What Do These Following Lab Reports Indicate?

Posted on Fri, 24 Mar 2017

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Question : Age 55/F. Mar 2012 undergone Craniotomy for Left Acoustic neuroma. Histopathology report impression is Schwannoma. Discharge summary & investigation reports are attached. Kindly provide opinion regarding Prognosis, Recurrence, Complications, Frequent hospitalization required or not, Future treatment (if required)

Answered by Dr. Praveen K Nath (26 hours later)

Brief Answer:
LEFT ACOUSTIC NEUROMA PROGNOSIS GOOD

Detailed Answer:
DEAR MR XXXX
Good afternoon
I have gone through all reports ,discharge summary .
As per histopathology and post op CT scan report PROGNOSIS appears to be GOOD.
i.e. acoustic schwannomas are BENIGN tumors unlikely to recur after complete excision .
Chances of reccurrence unlikely after complete excision , as seen on postop CT scan .
Chances of DELAYED complications are very less. Residual facial paresis and mild hearing loss/ ataxia may remain in some patients .
Normally these patients do not require frequent hospitalization pertaining to this disease .
No obvious future treatment needed . But patient may continue with regular PHYSIOTHERAPY and OPD follow up with neurosurgeon .

Hope this answers your querry .
Feel free to ask any further questions .

Wishing you good luck .
Thanks

Dr Praveen k XXXXXXX
Director
Deptt. of neurosciences

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