My mom has glomus tumor and is struggling to eat properly she coughs every time she swallows food. She recently had gamma knife surgery at Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai. Would your treatment help her condition? Can you advise what options she has?

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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stereotactic radiosurgery -gamma knife surgery are successful in long-term control of tumor growth and in decrease of catecholamine excretion in functional tumors, however, the short duration of observation after stereotactic radiosurgery does not allow for definite conclusions. Radiation treatment is advised as the sole treatment modality for elderly or infirm patients who are symptomatic, especially those with extensive or growing tumors.Its beneficial .

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I have symptomatic Tarlov cysts at S1-S2 measuring 2.8cm x 1.8cm what's the best way to treat them? Which surgery procedure works best for relieving symptoms from these cysts?

excision of cysts are advised,surgery opinion at apollo hospital is also advised.

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My mom has been dealing with a disc bulge at L4-L5 for the past 3 months. She tried traction and other treatments, but there's no improvement. For the last 56 days, she's been experiencing numbness in her right leg and severe back pain. The doctor recommended surgery, but we want a second opinion before going ahead. What would you suggest?

Neurosurgery opinion is advised and surgery is advised to the patient.

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Can you help me understand if surgery is the only option for my lumbar spondylolysis? I've attached some images do you think this can heal naturally or is surgery absolutely necessary? Also, if I go for surgery, what are the possible side effects or long-term issues I should be aware of?

please share the reports.

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