- female
- 50 Years
- 14/08/2025
My wife's MRI report shows a large acoustic neuroma with hydrocephalus measuring 434238mm. Can you help me understand what stage this tumor is at based on these findings? Also, if we decide against surgery, what would her survival rate look like and how much time does she likely have left?
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Consult neurosurgeon
Dr. Kamran Suggests...
Consult a Neurosurgeon
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