Originally diagnosed with right side 8mm AN in 2000. removed at St. Vincent's by Dr. Luxford and Dr. Day from House Ear in Dec 2000 Middle Fossa approx 11mm. Right SSD and major balance issues. 2003 MRI report was normal. 2009 report shows 3-4mm enhancment.
i'm watch and wait for now w/ follow up MRI in 1 year.
I have noticed some hemifacial spasm yesterday on the right side. I'm just getting over a severe ear infection on that side, so, i'll see if this continues as it could be related to the infection and stress from the re-diagnosis. i have a appt with an ENT on Friday to follow up on that and get a consult on possible TransEar device and hearing tested in my good ear.
A Little MRI Hx is in order.
In 2000 my first MRI was ‘normal’. But, they didn’t order the MRI with contrast, so, I had to repeat the MRI. I literally had a verbal argument with the head of Radiology who said “you don’t have cancer� and there wasn’t anything on the MRI. The repeated MRI showed the tumor.
When I requested the new MRI this year I was very specific that I needed to have check for right and left AN with and without contrast. The first MRI authorization came back as “MRI of the Brain� which was exactly the same thing done in 2000. Once I got the correct MRI authorized the radiology report said 'no changes' but, i asked for a fax copy of the report. i had dropped off my 'pre surgery' MRI from August 2000 with the imaging center, so, the Radiologist could have the 'before' films. the 2003 films were not available before my MRI since the other imaging center couldn't find them. So, my 2009 report says 'no changes' from previous study. Huh? the 'previous study' was done in 2000 BEFORE surgery.
So, I had the center where my 2003 MRI was done find my studies and took all 3 sets, 2000, 2003 and 2009 to House Ear in LA. Dr. Luxford called me to confirm the 3-4mm enhancment and that the 2003 study had some enhancment, but, could have been interpreted as scar tissue.
you really have to take your care into your own hands!!
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