Extracranial Meningioma Treatment in India

Sara Malhotra, a 58-year-old high school...

Sara Malhotra, a 58-year-old high school history teacher, began experiencing subtle changes over a year. A persistent, dull headache behind her left eye became her constant companion. More alarming was the gradual loss of her sense of smell and occasional episodes where her vision would blur. As a dedicated teacher, she started struggling to recall familiar dates and names during lessons, which frightened her. An MRI revealed a large olfactory groove meningioma, a benign brain tumor, pressing on her frontal lobes. Her neurosurgeon, Dr. Sharma, explained that while slow-growing, its size and location were causing her cognitive symptoms and needed removal to prevent further decline. Sara was terrified of brain surgery but determined to get her sharp mind back. The 8-hour craniotomy was successful, with the tumor fully removed. Recovery in the neuro-ICU was challenging with headache and fatigue, but within days, her mental fog began to lift. After six weeks of rest, she returned to school part-time. Emotionally, she moved from a place of fear and loss of self to profound gratitude. She feels like herself again, with a renewed appreciation for her clarity of thought and a small scar hidden in her hairline as a reminder of her resilience.