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Craniotomy

I had a craniotomy for a meningioma. There was the possibility that the tumor would grow and interrupt the blood flow through my brain. Read More

Gail, female, 54, Massachusetts

CAT Scan

I was in the ER and had just been diagnosed with meningitis. The doctors ordered a CT scan on my head. Read More

Ken, male, 42, Massachusetts

CAT Scan with Contrasting Agent

I was in the ER and had just been diagnosed with meningitis. The doctors ordered a CT scan on my head using and iodine-based contrast agent to better evaluate what was contributing to my headaches and vomiting. Read More

Ken, male, 42, Massachusetts

Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)

I was in the emergency room with symptoms consistent with meningitis so the doctors advised that they perform a lumbar puncture. Read More

Ken, male, 42, Massachusetts

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