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Teen's Seizures Misdiagnosed as Anxiety, Revealed Brain Tumor
21 Apr
Summary
- Doctors initially dismissed teen's seizures as anxiety for two years.
- A rare brain tumor called ganglioglioma was eventually diagnosed.
- Surgery successfully removed the tumor, resolving the seizures.
A young woman's serious medical condition was initially dismissed as anxiety for two years, underscoring a broader issue of women's health concerns being overlooked. The individual began experiencing seizures at age 15, symptoms doctors attributed to stress, hormones, or anxiety, despite her feeling otherwise. After six months without symptoms, they recurred weekly, significantly impacting her daily life and education.
Her family's persistent advocacy led to a re-examination of her medical scans. In March 2022, she was diagnosed with ganglioglioma, a rare type of brain tumor. This diagnosis brought relief, although it was a frightening realization. Surgery in July 2022 successfully removed the tumor, and her seizures stopped.
