Hello, recently discovered a 8 mm benign tumor in brain and a small bleed was detected. Have tingling sensation on head and face.. Unbalanced whilst walking. Have been like this for 4 weeks. Waiting to get a appointment with a specialist but am concerned about the tingling on face. Only mild. Should I be concernedThank you
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, Brain tumor as small as 8 mm can cause compression of surrounding brain tissue and/or nerve if the tumor lies close to the spinal cord. Each part of the brain has specific function. Any lesion of the brain tissue in the form of any infectious loci or tumor can affect the function controlled by that part. Tingling sensation on the face and unbalanced gait can be due to the 8 mm growth in the brain. The growth could be compressing the surrounding structures and could be causing these symptoms. You need to consult a neurologist at the earliest. The lesion needs to be diagnosed as early as possible so that further management can be planned. Surgical removal of the lesion may be required if it turns out to be a malignant tumor. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor.