Right Parietal Lobe Lesion Brain Surgery

Clinical Case Report: Craniotomy and Surgical Tumor Excision for a Right Parietal Lobe with Oedema and Corpus Callosum in a 58 Years Patient from Kenya

As indicated in the shared reports, the patient has a lesion in the right parietal lobe with surrounding oedema. The lesion extends to involve the splenium of the corpus callosum. The tumor is suspected to be a high-grade glioma.

Additionally, he has a medical history of Hypertension and Diabetes mellitus and reports ongoing headaches.

The right parietal lobe is a critical region in the brain’s right hemisphere, located behind the frontal lobe and above the temporal lobe.

The splenium of the corpus callosum is the back part of the “bridge” that connects the left and right sides of your brain. 

A glioma is a common type of primary tumor that originates from glial cells in the brain or spinal cord, acting as “glue” for nerve cells. These tumours can be cancerous (malignant) and are classified by grade (I-IV) based on aggressiveness, with high-grade gliomas growing rapidly. Common symptoms include headaches, seizures, and vision changes.

We will perform confirmatory testing on arrival to determine disease stage and assess for metastatic spread.

Evaluations required: The patient will need to undergo detailed physical and clinical evaluations, including a PET-CT scan, MRI Scan, Biopsy, molecular marker testing, visual field testing, sensory checks, blood tests, and other related investigations.

Possible line of treatment: Mr. Sylvesto will require craniotomy and tumor excision surgery.

Craniotomy and tumor excision is brain surgery to remove a tumor by temporarily removing part of the skull (craniotomy) for access, then excising (removing) the growth, followed by replacing the bone flap, aiming to relieve symptoms and improve prognosis by removing as much tumor as safely possible.

Kindly note: The advised treatment plan is based solely on the reports shared with us; the final treatment plan will be decided only after clinical and physical evaluations upon your arrival.

We’d recommend the following hospitals with Best Neurosurgeons as below-

1. Amrita Hospital, Faridabad // Dr. Anandh Balasubramaniam
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• Sarvodaya Healthcare, Faridabad // Dr. Yawar Shoaib Ali
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• Artemis Hospital, Gurugram // Dr. Aditya Gupta
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• BLK-Max Super Specialty Hospital, New Delhi // Dr. Anil Kumar Kansal
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• Sanar International Hospital, Gurugram // Dr. Harnarayan Singh

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• Aster Hospital, Bengaluru // Dr. Ravi Gopal Varma
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Estimated cost:

The estimated cost of evaluations will be approx. USD 700-900 on OPD basis.

The Estimated Cost of Surgery (craniotomy and excision) at various hospitals is as below: –

Kindly note: The above rates are on an approximate basis; actual charges will depend upon the final plan confirmed on the basis of medical evaluation at the hospital.

Stay in India: The patient will require 3-5 days for initial evaluations on an OPD basis and will require 4-6 days of hospitalization for surgery. Post-discharge, the patient may require 10-15 days for follow-up and recuperation. Total Length Stay in India will be approx. 3-4 weeks.

Inclusions:

1. The cost of all investigations related to the surgery (craniotomy and excision)

2. The cost of the treatment.

3. The doctor’s fee and surgery charges.

4. The stay of the patient and 1 attendant during hospital admission.

5. All meals for the patient and the attendant as per the available menu while in hospital.

6. Medical Consumables and Medicines while in hospital.

7. The fee for dietitians and nursing while in hospital.

8. It also includes complimentary Airport Transfers, Forex Services, and assistance.

Exclusions:

1. Any consultation other than in discussion.
2. Extended stay
3. Treatment for any other illness

4. If & when the patient is shifted to ICU (Intensive Care Unit), then the attendant has to vacate the room and shift to a Guest House near the Hospital.

On Arrival:

The patient and patient’s attendants will be received at the airport by our Representative. Apart from the medical and nursing team, one Case Manager will take care of all the needs. We shall also assist them with reasonably charged accommodation near the hospital. The patient and attendant may arrange 35-50 USD per day for accommodation and food at the guest house. Hope I have been able to give you a satisfactory answer to the query. Do kindly ask for any clarifications needed. I will be happy to answer and shall look forward to assisting you.

Regards,

Yogesh