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My husband had a retina detachment 17 years ago and goes to the eye doctor every 3-6 months.  He went today and they want him to go for MRI to check for brain tumor; is this common and how often is a brain tumor connected to retina detachment.  The doctor said if they can rule out a brain tumor then he will redo test on optic nerve.  The doctor said the test they did on him today was the same as his last visit and he could not explain what he saw on all of this test.  I guess I am just worried and wanted to know what are the chances he might have a brain tumor.  He has always had headaches since he was young but nothing that seems very bad.  I would appreciate your help.  Thank you.

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It has certainly no connection to his retina detachment. I have had that myself in both eyes and I'm not worried. What his dr. may have seen can be signs that may be interpreted as signs of increased intracranial pressure which in turn may be a sign of a brain tumor. But this is only an educated guess from my side. An MRI scan of his brain should provide all necessary answers. Good luck! Please do keep me posted!

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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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