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I’m looking for some insight if anyone here has dealt with something similar, given how rare this condition is and the symptoms I'm facing.
To give some context: a section of my brain was infected by bacteria—an incredibly rare occurrence—forming a mass roughly 3x4cm 😲 in the right frontal lobe.
Because that area was under pressure from swelling for two weeks (until they performed surgery to open it, flush it out, and drain the infection via injection), I'm wondering what kind of lasting damage to expect. Is that 3x4cm area essentially a lost cause? Looking at my MRI, everything looks intact 😁, and I assume dead tissue would show up differently on the scan? My neurosurgeon mentioned brain plasticity, suggesting that if there's a gap, other parts might eventually shift to fill the void 😁 and that would be the end of it. Also, I see a white patch about 2cm wide in that area on the scan; I assume that's calcium buildup. Does that typically dissipate over the years?
As for current symptoms, I'm experiencing epileptic seizures and a sense that my memory isn't what it used to be—though that could just be aging 😁. Generally, my doctor maintains that having this on the right side is better than the left, since the left hemisphere handles more critical functions. What specific centers are located in the right frontal region? Sometimes I also deal with light sensitivity and loud noises being particularly bothersome.
To give some context: a section of my brain was infected by bacteria—an incredibly rare occurrence—forming a mass roughly 3x4cm 😲 in the right frontal lobe.
Because that area was under pressure from swelling for two weeks (until they performed surgery to open it, flush it out, and drain the infection via injection), I'm wondering what kind of lasting damage to expect. Is that 3x4cm area essentially a lost cause? Looking at my MRI, everything looks intact 😁, and I assume dead tissue would show up differently on the scan? My neurosurgeon mentioned brain plasticity, suggesting that if there's a gap, other parts might eventually shift to fill the void 😁 and that would be the end of it. Also, I see a white patch about 2cm wide in that area on the scan; I assume that's calcium buildup. Does that typically dissipate over the years?
As for current symptoms, I'm experiencing epileptic seizures and a sense that my memory isn't what it used to be—though that could just be aging 😁. Generally, my doctor maintains that having this on the right side is better than the left, since the left hemisphere handles more critical functions. What specific centers are located in the right frontal region? Sometimes I also deal with light sensitivity and loud noises being particularly bothersome.