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How Endoscopic Skull Surgery is the Best Method for Reaching Brain Tumor Through the Nose

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Every year, modern advancement in brain tumor surgery is getting better and better. With endoscopic method of brain surgery, a surgeon can easily reach the deepest parts of the brain, without any loss of blood or cracking open the skull. This blog aims to dive deep into endoscopic skull base surgery – a minimally invasive procedure, how it works and how surgeons are using this method to save lives daily. Why Skull Incision Isn’t Always the Solution A woman in her thirties visited Dr. Raghvendra Ramdasi – a highly experienced skull base neurosurgeon Mumbai . Her medical history showed that she was admitted to a hospital three times in a year due to meningitis. Meningitis is a condition where the protective membranes surrounding the spinal cord and brain known as meninges are inflamed. Each time, she recovered with antibiotics, however the condition kept recurring. Each time, the same question remained unanswered: why was a healthy young woman repeatedly developing a life-threatening in...

How to Find the Best Brain Tumor Treatment in Mumbai?

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Choosing the right hospital and specialist for a diagnosis of a brain tumor is one of the most important healthcare decisions a patient and family can make. Mumbai has sophisticated medical infrastructure, expert surgeons and the latest technology, which makes it a reliable destination for neurological care. However, selecting the correct specialist for Brain Tumor Treatment in Mumbai demands deep research and knowledge of multiple crucial factors. The first step is to find a highly qualified neurosurgeon with extensive experience in brain tumor surgeries. A skilled specialist knows the complexity of different types of tumors and can suggest the best treatment plan depending on the patient’s condition. Most of the patients who are looking for the best neurosurgeon in Mumbai prefer doctors who are skilled in minimally invasive procedures, microsurgery, and advanced neuro-oncology techniques. Another important factor is the medical facilities and technology of the hospital. The top ne...

When a Common Brain Tumor Isn’t So Common: A Rare Case of CPA Medulloblastoma In An Adult

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Cerebellopontine angle (CPA) tumors are extremely common in neurosurgical practices, yet they can be deceptive in their simplicity. When a patient is diagnosed with CPA, they often complain about imbalance, hearing loss, and headache. Most radiologists often believe that these common symptoms are a result of either vestibular schwannoma or meningioma. The brain however, has its own rules. Occasionally such symptoms can point to a much deeper problem. This particular case is about how a lesion that looked extra-axial, behaved like it, turned out to be a medulloblastoma – one of the rarest CPA tumors in adults. Understanding The Case Better 35- year-old Roma (name changed for privacy), arrived at Dr. Raghvendra Ramdasi’s clinic with the following complains: Giddiness and imbalance for 3 months Reduced hearing in the right ear for 2 months Headache and vomiting for 15 days Known as one of the best  skull base neurosurgeons in Mumbai , Dr. Ramdasi’s 20+ years of experience had taught h...