Temporal-Lobe Tumor

Temporal-lobe tumors rank second among cerebral-hemisphere tumors, after frontal lobe. The most common are gliomas (~17.96% of intracranial gliomas), then meningiomas (~5.42% of intracranial meningiomas); metastases also occur. Mostly adults, no clear gender difference. Temporal-lobe function is very complex, and some areas are still not fully defined. Early temporal-lobe tumors often lack typical clinical symptoms, making diagnosis difficult; especially right-sided tumors mostly present only with raised intracranial pressure and few other signs/symptoms — thus clinically called 'silent' or 'dumb' area, making early diagnosis even harder.

Common Symptoms

Oculomotor palsy; apathy; ataxia; dream-like hallucinations; tinnitus; uncinate seizure; disorientation; sensory disturbance

Causes and Pathogenesis

Etiology unknown; some scholars think it may relate to trauma, heredity, diet and stress.

Treatment

Symptomatic treatment, surgery, drug therapy, supportive therapy

Preventive Measures

A good attitude is very important: stay cheerful, optimistic, open-minded and firmly confident of overcoming the disease. Do not fear; only then can subjective initiative be mobilized and immune function improved.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Surgical Oncology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.