Patient's question:
My grandmother is very pitiful. She was originally very healthy and cheerful. Recently, it seems that there is a serious tumor in her head, which hurts her very much. Every night, she wakes up crying. I want to understand if it can still be treated after a glioma recurrence one month after surgery.Doctor's answer:
The malignancy of optic glioma is relatively high. It may be a Grade IV glioblastoma, which tends to recur quickly after surgery. The main issue now is cerebral edema, which is caused by brain edema, hemiplegia, and epilepsy. It is recommended to use mannitol sparingly and take Decadron orally. It is advised that you actively pursue treatment. The current main treatment is symptomatic therapy. You must identify what symptoms are present. If necessary, and if conditions permit, you may also consider undergoing surgery again.