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Cranial services now available on the Sunshine Coast

Cranial services now available on the Sunshine Coast!

Dr Stephen Byrne and Dr Hazem Akil are the first neurosurgeons to offer cranial surgery on the Sunshine Coast.

Performed at SCUPH, we are now able to provide cranial oncology service to operate on benign and malignant brain tumours, pituitary tumours, spinal metastases including vertebrectomy for curative intent. SCUPH now has routine access to intraoperative navigation on demand to allow us to perform these types of surgeries. For more information or to refer your patients, please contact us on 07 5493 5100.

 

Vision, hormones and pituitary tumour

by Dr Hazem Akil

Can you imagine going to a doctor to obtain some advice regarding your sinusitis only to discover that you have a large brain tumour?

This scenario actually happened for a 59 year old patient of mine who presented to her GP with symptoms of “sinus fullness”, lethargy and sleep apnoea. A CT scan of her sinus was requested which showed relatively normal looking structures. However, the diligent radiologist noted an unusual structure overlying her sphenoid sinus. He recommended a CT brain with contrast. It confirmed the presence of a large mass in the Sella Turcica (Turkish saddle) area where the pituitary gland lies. She was referred to me afterwards.

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The QLD Brain Institute shares their knowledge

The University of Queensland's Brain Institute has supplied range of interesting educational posters you can download and print for free.

The poster topics include: Brain Facts, Functions of the Brain, Become a Neuroscientist and Concussion.

Click here to download one of their interesting posters! 

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