Shocking Diagnosis: Ear Infection Unveils Brain Tumor
Annette Courtier, a woman in her 50s from Michigan, visited her doctor for what she thought was an ear infection but was shocked to discover that she had a non-cancerous brain tumor on her pituitary gland. The tumor had likely been growing for five years. She underwent surgery to remove the growth and was back to doing homework for her college course a week later. Despite the diagnosis, she graduated on time with her year group. Pituitary gland tumors are typically removed using transsphenoidal surgery. Ms. Courtier emphasized that a brain tumor doesn't stop one's life and shared her determination to make the most of her life despite the challenges she faced. Symptoms of pituitary tumors include weight loss, headaches, excessive sweating, and shifts in appetite.
