A case report on grade II oligodendroglioma by ayurvedic intervention

Abstract

(1) Rationale for this case report: The current treatment modality for oligodendroglioma is surgical intervention and radiation treatment. This case report shows the effective management with Ayurvedic treatment of a case diagnosed as Grade II oligodendroglioma which was posted for resection and chemotherapy. The MRI results after treatment clearly suggest the significant reduction of the Grade II oligodendroglioma. (2) Presenting concerns: A 26-year young lady who was diagnosed with the Grade II oligodendroglioma was admitted in the hospital. She was posted for the excision, resection, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The features were suggestive of Grade II oligodendroglioma has been diagnostic by MRI. (3) Interventions: Panchakarma procedures including the snehana, svedana, virechana, nasya and kayaseka was started along with internal medications and surgery was deferred because the patient responded positively. (4) Outcomes: The outcome of this case study reveals that there was significant reduction of the Grade II oligodendroglioma. (5) Main lesson(s) from this case report: Non-surgical intervention of Grade II oligodendroglioma demonstrating the reduction. Multiple clinical trials should be conducted to establish this treatment as general treatment for the oligodendroglioma.