Lung cancer surgery preparation, unexpectedly discovered brain vascular malformation

A lung cancer patient was about to undergo surgery when he was suddenly discovered to have a giant brain vascular malformation - a 'time bomb' that could burst at any moment during surgery.

FV Hospital is urgently collaborating with leading experts from Vietnam and Singapore to develop treatment strategies for lung cancer and cerebral vascular malformations, helping patients miraculously escape the brink of death.

Unexpectedly facing a double threat: lung cancer and a brain vascular malformation.

The story began more than a month ago when Ms. D.N.Nga (58 years old, residing in Ho Chi Minh City) suffered from a persistent cough and went to a hospital in Ho Chi Minh City for a health check. The results showed an unusual white spot on her lung. The doctor advised her to have surgery immediately, followed by a biopsy to determine whether it was a benign or malignant tumor.

Worried about the vague medical prescription, Ms. Nga and her husband felt uneasy and decided to go to FV Hospital to find an alternative option.

Master's degree holder and specialist doctor Luong Ngoc Trung and his surgical team removed a tumor from the patient's lung.

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Dr. Luong Ngoc Trung, Head of the Department of Vascular, Thoracic and Interventional Surgery at FV Hospital, examined and advised Ms. Nga. X-ray images showed a hazy spot of over 2 cm in her lung. Dr. Trung meticulously analyzed each possible outcome and treatment option to ensure the patient and her family understood everything clearly.

Despite being mentally prepared, the biopsy results showing "lung cancer" still shocked Nga and her husband. Her case required surgery as soon as possible to prevent the cancerous cells from spreading.

However, a brain MRI scan to screen for metastasis revealed another "ticking time bomb": a massive vascular malformation was present in her brain, which could rupture at any time, posing a significant risk during surgery under anesthesia.

Connect with cerebrovascular specialists in Singapore to find the optimal treatment plan.

"Assuming the lung surgery is successful, but the patient suffers a stroke right on the operating table, then all efforts are wasted," Dr. Trung analyzed. A multidisciplinary consultation with cerebrovascular specialists from both within and outside the hospital was organized to find the optimal solution for the surgery.

Older sister Nga was connected by experts at Thomson Healthcare Group, the owner of FV Hospital, with additional cerebrovascular specialists in Singapore . She also underwent a PET-CT scan to determine the tumor's condition and received consultations to gather valuable information for the final consultation.

The opinions of experts from Singapore and Vietnam converged on an important conclusion: Ms. Nga 's cerebral vascular malformation did not require urgent intervention. While there was a risk of complications during lung surgery, it was within acceptable limits if factors such as blood pressure were well controlled. Therefore, the top priority was to operate on the lung cancer first, as the tumor was still in an early stage and the chances of a cure were very high.

Ms. Nga's family took a commemorative photo with the doctors before being discharged from the hospital.

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The surgery was successful; the vascular malformation did not cause any problems.

On the morning of July 31st, the surgery began. The medical team at FV Hospital had prepared for all contingency scenarios. The team proceeded to remove the entire tumor, completely excising the cancerous cells and preventing lymph node metastasis.

The surgery ended after three hours, and the surgical team breathed a sigh of relief: the vascular malformation did not cause any problems, and everything went smoothly as planned.

Subsequent pathology confirmed that Ms. Nga had stage 1A lung cancer, with a very good prognosis; she only needed regular monitoring and no additional treatment. Seven days after the surgery, Ms. Nga was discharged from the hospital.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/ung-thu-phoi-chuan-bi-mo-bat-ngo-phat-hien-khoi-di-dang-mach-mau-nao-185250816173919402.htm