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Dear Doctor,
my daughter have a double vision 4 month later.
no other symptoms, physical exam and blood exam are excellent.
IRM show lesion in the brain stem and go a radiotherapy ( 31 sessions). radiotheary finished on 2 july 2009 (no other treatments).
yesterday, we notice a weakness on her right hand.
after consultation her doctor said the weakness is caused by
radiotherapy and give her decadron a request a follow up IRM.
can radiotheray cause a weakness of her hand?
can follow up IRM be done after only 2 months?
regards,
Hello namir, Thanks for your question. The double vision is possibly the result of the radiation treatments she had. These are common in patients who have had radiation treatments done to the brain. There can be either acute changes taking place immediately following the treatments or changes which are chronic, appearing over a period of time. Yes, the therapy can cause the hand weakness which should resolve shortly. The follow up IRM can be done after 2 months, but I would urge you to check with the doctor as to why this course of action was taken. Keep a close follow-up. Regards.
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Ricardo Scott. R.T.R(ARRT), B.A.,J.D.
Expertise
Any and all kinds pertaining to the field of Diagnostic Radiological Technology which includes all the modalities such as general Radiography procedures, ER, OR, CT, MRI, Special procedures, Ultrasound, as well as patient care and risk management issues. People always ask me over the years about the nature of their exams and I have to advise them accordingly. Most doctors do not take the time to explain x-ray examinations to their patients and that is where I come in. I must duly inform them to get their consent before I proceed with their procedures.
Experience
Over 40 plus years to date. You have my statement to this section on file.
Organizations
American Registry of Radiologic Technologist R.T.R ( ARRT)- American Boards.
Canadian Society of Radiologic Technologist, C.S.R.T
Member of the British Society of Radiographers, London England. M.S.R. following credentialling by examination.
Publications
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My credentials as stated you have on file and can be verified. Board certified and registered by the ARRT, and licensed by the State of New York to practice medical radiation technology for several years which still are current. L.R.T state of New York, Licensed by the state of California and others to name a few.I am a certified a clinical instructor for students in radiation technology. Has national as well as international licenses to practice.
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Several, some you have on file with my previous application.
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