Doctors at KIMS Hospitals Thane discover rare brain abscess in 34-year-old woman, a condition reported among one in 10,000 neurosurgical cases
What seemed like a case of a brain tumor turned into a medical twist no one saw coming. Initial scans of a 34-year-old woman who had come to KIMS Hospitals, Thane, with severe headaches and blurry vision, pointed to a common pituitary tumor and she was all set for surgery.
But once the neurosurgical team went in, they were surprised to see that it wasn’t a tumor, but a brain abscess lurking in the sellar-suprasellar region, a spot where infections like this are extremely rare.
The surgical team, under Dr. Kapil Khandelwal, Consultant Spine Surgeon at KIMS Hospitals, Thane, acted fast. The abscess was carefully drained and the area was cleaned thoroughly. After consulting the infectious disease team, she was started on targeted IV antibiotics. Soon the patient made a full recovery. Her headaches and vision issues vanished, her hormones remained normal and follow-up scans showed that everything was under control.
“This was one of those rare cases where experience and teamwork truly made the difference,” said Dr. Khandelwal. “We were prepared for a tumor, but what we found required quick thinking and precise execution. I am proud of how seamlessly our teams came together to deliver the best outcome for the patient,” he added.
The patient is now stable, symptom-free, and ready to go home with regular follow-ups planned to ensure everything stays on track. This rare case highlights how quick action, expert hands and solid teamwork at KIMS Hospitals, Thane can turn even the most unexpected diagnosis into a success story.