Patient's question:
My intracranial pressure was already slightly elevated before I had a glioma, and now that I have the condition, it's even higher. What are the consequences of sustained intracranial pressure elevation?Doctor's answer:
Increased intracranial pressure can cause brain displacement, and if it gradually worsens, it may lead to the formation of a hernia. Tumors in the supratentorial cerebral hemispheres can produce subfalcine herniation, with the cingulate gyrus shifting over the midline, potentially causing wedge-shaped necrosis. The pericallosal arteries may also be compressed and displaced, and in severe cases, it can result in ischemic stroke in the supplied area. More importantly, there is tentorial herniation, where the medial temporal lobe passes through the tentorial notch and shifts backward into the posterior cranial fossa. Take care of your health.