Rare brain tumour patient (46) gets new lease of life in Amritsar

The patient was brought to Livasa Hospital here with complaints of severe headaches, repeated episodes of projectile vomiting, difficulty in maintaining balance and blurred vision.

His condition was causing serious discomfort, affecting his daily routine.

After a detailed medical examination, MRI scans revealed a mass in the posterior region of the brain.

Doctors diagnosed it as cerebellar hemangioblastoma, a rare type of deep-seated brain tumour. Further evaluation confirmed that the patient was suffering from Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder associated with the development of tumours in different parts of the body, including the brain.

The surgery was performed by Dr Amanjot Singh Boparai, a neurosurgeon at the hospital.

He carried out a craniotomy followed by microsurgical excision of the tumour using advanced neurosurgical techniques and modern medical equipment.

After the operation, the patient showed significant neurological improvement. His symptoms gradually reduced, and his balance and vision improved, said Dr Boparai, adding that the patient was discharged from the hospital on the seventh day after surgery, and was now leading a normal and healthy life.

Speaking about the case, Dr Boparai said: “VHL-associated cerebellar hemangioblastomas are very rare, and difficult to treat due to their highly vascular nature and genetic background. Early diagnosis, careful microsurgery and a multidisciplinary medical approach played a crucial role in achieving a positive outcome for the patient.”