On 22/6, a representative from Medlatec General Hospital reported that a patient sought medical attention due to worsening insomnia accompanied by a dull headache. A brain MRI scan revealed a large tumor in the left frontal lobe. Doctors diagnosed it as a meningioma and recommended intervention.

_Image of the tumor detected on the MRI scan. Photo: Hospital provided_

Meningioma is a tumor that originates from the arachnoid mater of the brain, accounting for approximately 15% of all brain tumor cases. This central nervous system condition can affect individuals of all ages but is more common in adults, particularly women. Some meningiomas can progress to become cancerous.

Most meningiomas grow slowly and exhibit few clear symptoms, making early detection challenging. As the tumor enlarges and compresses the brain parenchyma or cranial nerves, patients may experience various symptoms depending on the location of the lesion. These symptoms include headache, increased intracranial pressure, or neurological disorders.

In advanced stages, the condition can lead to insomnia, blurred vision, reduced or lost vision, double vision, strabismus, tinnitus, hearing loss, facial numbness, progressive weakness or paralysis, and even seizures. Some patients may also experience personality changes, behavioral disorders, memory impairment, sleep disorders, or epilepsy.

Doctor Le Quynh Son, from the Imaging Department, emphasized that seemingly simple disorders such as prolonged insomnia or unexplained headaches could be warning signs of a serious medical condition. Patients should seek early hospital examination to detect diseases at a treatable stage, reducing the risk of complications and protecting long-term health.

Doctors advise individuals experiencing persistent headaches to undergo an MRI or CT scan for early detection and timely treatment.

Thuy Quynh