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.