Patient's question:
The patient was admitted to the hospital for an epilepsy attack and was found to have an acoustic neuroma in the right temporal lobe of the brain. Post-surgery, the recovery was good. Except for one episode of epilepsy in September 2017, there have been no further attacks since then. The doctor asked, "How long should I continue taking this antiepileptic medication?" Additionally, a follow-up examination at the end of last year showed no increase in cerebrospinal fluid accumulation, and there were no signs of recurrence of the acoustic neuroma.Doctor's answer:
Hello, based on the current situation you are experiencing, there is no signs of increased cerebrospinal fluid accumulation or cholesteatoma recurrence, and there have been no episodes of epilepsy. When you go back to the hospital for follow-up, you can consult with a neurosurgery doctor about the duration of medication use, as they are more specialized and can determine if you still need to continue taking medication. Additionally, since it has been a year since your last recurrence, it is recommended to continue monitoring and consider extending the time between follow-up appointments. Further follow-up examinations will still be necessary in the future.