Diagnosis
Right frontal lobe glioma with corpus callosum infiltration.
Patient:
Female, 54 years old, Belarus
Physician:
Prof. Dr. med. Martin Scholz, Head of Neurosurgery Department, Sana Hospital Duisburg
Patient’s Complaints:
Severe headache attacks, hearing loss, visual impairment, and diplopia (double vision).
Expert Opinion by Prof. Martin Scholz:
In this case, the clinical picture is entirely clear. We are dealing with a right frontal lobe glioma or astrocytoma exhibiting infiltration into the structures of the corpus callosum. Surgical intervention should be performed as expeditiously as possible.
We routinely perform these procedures using intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring and continuous evoked potential control. This state-of-the-art technique helps safeguard neurological pathways and minimize the risk of motor deficits (paresis). Overall surgical risks in this scenario remain low, averaging approximately 8%. Potential complications include hemorrhage, infection, residual tumor mass, cranial nerve dysfunction, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak.