Patient's question:
MRI Diagnostic Report:Findings show a lesion approximately 2.5cm x 2.3cm x 2.5cm in size in the vermis of the cerebellum, with heterogeneously low signal on T2WI and isointense signal on T1WI. The margin is ill-defined, and the fourth ventricle is compressed and narrowed. The third ventricle and lateral ventricles are dilated. No other abnormalities are noted.
My child is almost three months old and is a premature infant. He had birth injuries at birth, and his head has become noticeably enlarged recently. He has also been vomiting severely and his eyes are unfocused. The hospital where he was delivered mentioned that my child may have a ganglioglioma.
Doctor's answer:
Facing the immense pain of the child, it is indeed difficult to make a choice. For a child of such a young age, no matter which hospital you choose, there is no absolute guarantee of success. From experience, many brain tumors in young children are malignant, so even after a successful surgery, chemotherapy still needs to be considered. Currently, the level of treatment for pediatric brain tumors at Southern Hospital is considered relatively high. Of course, there are also excellent doctors in Beijing and Shanghai. However, the treatment for this child is not just surgery—it is comprehensive and involves multiple aspects, including surgical care, management of hydrocephalus, and control of tumor recurrence. This requires a significant amount of energy and money, which is why some doctors have suggested you give up, and I understand that as well. For patients like this, both parents and doctors feel helpless.