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Rivergirl

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Not clear on the 4 mos MRI
« on: October 17, 2011, 07:36:37 pm »
Anyone have something light up in their 4 month post op MRI.  It sure lite up, I didn't like that too much.  Dr. Martusa said he doesn't think it is anything to worry about but I do think about it.... and wonder if it wasn't all got or is growing back.  I don't think I could do that surgery again.  Was so hoping it would be clear and now I find myself back to waiting for the next MRI and trying not worry here in NH

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Diagnosed 6/2008
Right AN 2cmx8x9
Sub-Occipital at Mass General with Martusa and McKenna on 5/31/11
Right SSD, very little taste
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Re: Not clear on the 4 mos MRI
« Reply #1 on: October 18, 2011, 03:45:37 pm »
Rivergirl ~

Obviously I'm not a doctor and can only offer my 'uneducated' opinion but the 'lighting up' observed on your 4-month MRI could be scar tissue.  Frankly, if your doctor isn't concerned, I wouldn't be, either.  However, I would ask him why he isn't concerned.  His answer would likely reassure you more than the speculation anyone else might be able to offer.

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Re: Not clear on the 4 mos MRI
« Reply #2 on: October 18, 2011, 06:25:09 pm »
you could send your MRI to another surgeon for another opinion. Almost all of the large teaching hospitals will read it for free. Nothing lit up on my MRI
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2.5cm x2.0cm cerebellapontine angle meningioma. 100% removal 2/2009. House Ear Institute. Dr Brackmann and Dr. Schwartz. SSD right ear. No balance problems except when really tired, no headaches. Transear hearing aide made no difference, tried it for 4 months.

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Re: Not clear on the 4 mos MRI
« Reply #3 on: October 18, 2011, 06:51:30 pm »
I was going to say scar tissue as well. I had a lighter spot on my post op MRI but the doc said it was scar tissue too. It's gone now.

Hang in there.
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Diagn Apr 14 2009 with 2.5 cm lt AN. - numbness in the face and sudden onset headaches accompanied by balance issues. Consults with Drs in S Ontario, California (House) and Vancouver. Picked Dr. Akagami in BC.
Retrosigmoid July 6, 2010, 3.0cm by then. SSD left, no other significant side effects.

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Re: Not clear on the 4 mos MRI
« Reply #4 on: October 18, 2011, 07:51:58 pm »
Thanks for the positive replies.........I will put it to rest
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Diagnosed 6/2008
Right AN 2cmx8x9
Sub-Occipital at Mass General with Martusa and McKenna on 5/31/11
Right SSD, very little taste
I think I will make it!
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