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Im 16 and had a brain tumor removed recently. The diagnosis was confused
between an ependymoma tumor and a pilocytic astroyoma. I was told by my
neurosurgeon that I had an ependymoma tumor in my left parietal lobe, and
a cystic (wall/mass?) that pressed on my occipital nerves, caused a lot of
swelling in my brain, and also expanded into my temporal lobe. Basically, I'm
confused between the two types of tumors. Also, I'm still experiencing a few
difficulties since my craniotomy: vision problems, cognitive issues, etc, and
was hoping you could explain, whether they will continue, and how the
tumor/ and different areas my brain that were effected contributed to these
problems. Thank you.

Answer
Are you able to provide me with the pathology report of your tumor? If you have access to it you can copy it here. But without it it is more or less impossible to answer at least parts of your question so in that case I do suggest that you ask for a meeting with your neurosurgeon in order to discuss these questions of yours!

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Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.

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I`m a doctor of medicine and specialist in radiation therapy and medical oncology. I have a long time experience of these tumours.

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I'm a Doctor of Medicine and specialist in Medical Oncology and Radiation Therapy, educated and trained in Sweden. Now retired. Background in Radiation Therapy, Medical Oncology, Radiation Protection, Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology, Gynecological Oncology, Clinical Pathology, Clinical Cytology,Hematology and Internal Medicine. M.D. from the faculty of medicine, Royal Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. Have also been an exchange student at the Hebrew University, Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem Israel. Former medical consultant, Swedish National Board of Radiation Protection. Former Police Surgeon and Medical Examiner, Stockholm Police Department. Former Chief Medical Officer, The Royal Guards, The Royal Horse Guards and the Royal Household Brigade, Royal Swedish Army Medical Corps. You can also reach me on: http://www.lifestylerescue.com/expert/health-fitness-advice/dr-claes-gustaf/128 . I have no restrictions on the number of questions there. I also answer questions about Oncology (General Cancer), General History, Military History, Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer.

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