My grandpa was having a "spell" last night and periodically throughout the day. He though the year was 1996, and couldn’t remember things. The doctors said there is a mass on his frontal lobe, but doesn’t know how serious it is. He has a pace maker and a steel rib which makes him unable to do some of their tests for examination. If anyone has a clue about this condition please let me know. If you need MORE information you can email me
2006-09-17 16:28:57 · 3 answers · asked by nctarheels1969 2 in Health ➔ Men's Health
Diagnostic considerations would include frontal lobe gliomas ("butterfly tumor") and bilateral subdural hematomas in the frontal region. Possible Answer?
2006-09-17 16:55:56 · update #1
if he has a mass on his frontal lobe, then that should do it. It could be applying pressure or any number of things. What kind of mass? tumor?
2006-09-17 16:31:58 · answer #1 · answered by SST 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A tumor is causing the memory problems. The metal in his body could cause problems with magnetic resonance procedures. I would try a second opinion at a big city, over half a million people, if he is seeing a local small town doc.
2006-09-17 23:48:32 · answer #2 · answered by Dennis Fargo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thee has to be some test that can be done. they haven't had all these forever, there must be an alternative test. It sounds like he may have a tumour but don't jump to conclusions. has he been tested for parkinson's. surely they can do an ultrasound if there is no other way. good luck and keep us up to date
2006-09-17 23:33:49 · answer #3 · answered by gayle d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋