Ataxia Case Study

Case Study: Ataxia

 
 
 
 

Patient Information:

  • Name: José Silva
  • Diagnosis: Ataxia due to Paraneoplastic Subacute Cerebellar Degeneration related to Limited-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer
  • Date of Birth (D.O.B): June 12, 1956
  • Gender: Male
  • Country: Portugal

Medical History:

  • Treated HCV infection
  • Pulmonary tuberculosis diagnosed histologically in 1998 by left upper lobectomy due to suspected neoplasia
  • Toxic hepatitis
  • Limited-stage small cell lung cancer diagnosed in August 2014, with concurrent chemo-radiotherapy treatment; no evidence of recurrence to date

Treatment: Minimally Invasive Brain Repair Surgery combined with Nerve Growth Factor Transplantation, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and Physical Therapy at Beijing Puhua International Hospital (BPIH)

Medical Condition before Treatment:

  • Rapid onset severe cerebellar ataxia
  • Imbalance and dysarthria

Treatment Course:
After admission to BPIH, José completed relevant examinations, and the following medical protocols were applied:

  • Minimally invasive brain repair surgery
  • Nerve growth factor transplantation
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
  • Rehabilitation therapy

The entire treatment course lasted for two weeks.

Medical Condition after Treatment:
Immediately following the minimally invasive brain repair surgery combined with nerve growth factor transplantation:

  • Neurological Examination Improvements:
    • Significant improvement in finger-to-nose test and alternating movement test
    • Improved balance, as reported by José's daughter

Post-Treatment Outlook:
We anticipate further improvement in José's condition. BPIH will continue to monitor his progress closely.

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