Case Study #3 Gerald, an elderly male, has begun to feel dizzy recently and noticed that this disorientation produces a sensation of falling toward the left. Later that week while walking his pug downtown he noticed that his left leg gave way several times. Concerned he went to his doctor where it was discovered that Gerald has a single small tumor causing these symptoms. 1. Based on the information given where is the tumor and why? 2. Is the tumor operable based on its location?
Case Study #3 Gerald, an elderly male, has begun to feel dizzy recently and noticed that this disorientation produces a sensation of falling toward the left. Later that week while walking his pug downtown he noticed that his left leg gave way several times. Concerned he went to his doctor where it was discovered that Gerald has a single small tumor causing these symptoms. 1. Based on the information given where is the tumor and why? 2. Is the tumor operable based on its location?
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Case Study #3
Gerald, an elderly male, has begun to feel dizzy recently and noticed that this
disorientation produces a sensation of falling toward the left. Later that week while
walking his pug downtown he noticed that his left leg gave way several times. Concerned
he went to his doctor where it was discovered that Gerald has a single small tumor
causing these symptoms.
1. Based on the information given where is the tumor and why?
2. Is the tumor operable based on its location?
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