Beware if you have numbness and tingling! It may be a harbinger of nervous system tümörü
The peripheral nervous system serves as the cöprü görü between the vücut and the brain and spinal cord. Neurosurgeon and Neurosurgery Specialist Prof. Dr. Selöuk Göuk Gömen, who draws attention to the fact that tümörs in the peripheral nervous system can be malignant, albeit rarely. Dr. Selçuk Göçmen made important explanations about peripheral nervous system tümörs.
What are the symptoms?
Stating that diseases caused by genetic predisposition, universal factors or tissue disorders increase the risk in peripheral nerve tümörs, Prof. Dr. Selçuk Göuk Gömen said. Dr. Selçuk Göçmen, “it is still not known for certain which factors cause tümörs in the peripheral nervous system. In the presence of nerve tümörs, pain or discomfort, numbness or tingling, weakness or weakness, swelling or mass, and finally the feeling of restricted movement are among the most common complaints."
Görüntüntüscreening tests required for definitive diagnosis
Stating that the diagnosis of the disease is made by examination and tests performed with the evaluation of a neurosurgeon, Prof. Dr. Selçuk Göçmen, “magnetic resonance imaging and nerve conduction tests can be used for diagnosis. If necessary, computed tomography, CT angiography or direct röntgen imaging methods can also be used. After detecting the tumor and if the specialist deems it necessary, a biopsy can be performed for pathological diagnosis," he said.
Treatment is planned according to the type of tümörün
Stating that the diagnosis and treatment processes have become easier in recent years thanks to advances in imaging and surgical technologies, Prof. Dr. Göçmen, “The primary treatment for peripheral nerve tümörs is surgery. However, radiotherapy or chemotherapy can also be applied in advanced stages in some patients. Surgery can be performed successfully depending on the size and location of the tumor and the general health status of the patient. In addition, immunotherapies known as smart drugs also offer promising results in the treatment of some malignant tumors.
Follow doctor's advice
Emphasizing that the quality of life after treatment varies depending on the type of tümörürün and the treatment applied, Prof. Dr. Göçmen, “It is important that patients do not neglect their regular controls for early detection of nüks conditions. Resting and recovery period after surgery should be followed carefully, physical therapy should be performed if needed and it is of great importance to follow the doctor's instructions for pain management.
