Patient Info: Vu Thuy Thanh Thao
Vu Thuy Thanh Thao
Male
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Patient Details:
Year of Birth: 1984
From: Ho Chi Minh
Diagnosed with: Temporal Lobe Epilepsy
Accompanied with: Ms Nga - Mother
Person-In-Charge: Tran Thi Phuong Mai
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Patient Intro:
Ms Thao was introduced to GFO in May 2008.
Treatment Information:
| 2001 |
- Patient was diagnosed with epilepsy from temple.
- Patient received 2 types of oral medicine (Topamax and Rivotril) in Vietnam. Patient was alert but sometimes had behavioral disorders. |
| 5/2008 |
- Patient decided to consult with doctor at Singapore General Hospital (SGH). |
| 6/2008 |
- In Singapore, doctor diagnosed the patient with the same type of epilepsy as in Vietnam and suggested an operation.
- The operation was a success. However, the left brain was swell during the operation, leading to weakness in the patient's right hands and legs.
- Patient was able to control emotions and went back to Vietnam for physiotherapy. She will be back to Singapore for check-up in 3 months. |
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