Vertebral Hemangioma in Spine Cyber Knife

Sample Opinion // Spine Surgery// Multiple Vertebral Hemangioma// Thoracic Spine // Nerve Compression // Cyber Knife // Treatment in India

Diagnosis: 

According to the medical reports shared with us, Patient is suspected to have aggressive vertebral hemangioma at Level T5, causing severe spinal cord compression. Additional smaller, non-compressive hemangiomas are suspected at multiple levels; including C4 and C7 (cervical spine), T1, T11, T12 (thoracic spine) and L2 (Lumbar spine).

Aggressive hemangioma is a rare, benign, yet rapidly growing vascular tumor of the spine that causes vertebral expansion, significant structural weakening, and neurological deficits due to spinal cord compression.

We will need to do some tests to confirm the diagnosis, staging of the disease and possible spread to other parts of the body.

Investigations required:

Patient will need to go through MRI (with contrast), CT, Biopsy, DSA, blood investigations and other routine examinations.

Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) is a specialized, minimally invasive fluoroscopy technique that uses X-ray technology and contrast dye to create detailed images of blood vessels, primarily to diagnose vascular conditions.

Possible treatment plan:

The final treatment plan will be determined after complete investigation outcomes. In all possibilities, patient would require cyber-knife surgery to treat the hemangiomas.

Cyber-Knife is a non-invasive robotic radiosurgery system used to treat cancerous and benign tumors throughout the body with sub-millimeter precision.

Kindly Note: The plan advised is solely based on the reports shared with us. The final line of treatment will be decided post the physical and clinical evaluations of the patient on arrival only.

We would recommend the following hospitals having acclaimed Doctors as below:

1.Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon // Dr. Aditya Gupta

2.BLK Super Specialty // Dr. Rohit Bansil 

Estimated cost:

The estimate cost of initial investigations will be approx. USD 900-1000.

The Estimated cost of Cyber Knife at the various hospital will be approx.: 

Kindly Note: The given cost is a tentative cost based on the shared information. If the investigations shed a new picture, the cost may vary accordingly. 

Stay in India: The patient will require 2-3 days for initial evaluations on an OPD basis. Cyberknife Radiosurgery may be done in multiple sessions on day care basis for 1-2 days. Patient may require 10-15 days for follow up and recuperation. Total Length Stay in India will be approx. 3 weeks.

Inclusions:
1.      The cost of all investigations related to the treatment.
2.      The cost of the treatment.
3.      The doctor’s fee and surgery charges.
4.      The stay of 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 dietician and nursing while in hospital.
8.      It also includes complementary Airport Transfers, Forex Services and assistance.

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

On Arrival:

The patient and his attendants will be received at the airport by our Arabic speaking Representative. Apart from the medical and nursing team, one Case Manager will take care of all the needs. We shall also assist them with the reasonably charged accommodation near the hospital.  Patient and attendant may arrange 35-50 USD per day toward accommodation and food at 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 & shall look forward to assist you.

Regards,

Nikky