Publications by authors named "Michael J Citrone"
Article Synopsis
- A 24-year-old Marine sergeant experienced headache and lack of coordination (ataxia) while serving in Kuwait and was taken to a combat support hospital (CSH).
- Imaging revealed a cystic brain tumor that was causing dangerous levels of pressure in the brain, requiring immediate surgical intervention due to his worsening condition.
- Despite limited resources at the CSH, doctors successfully removed the tumor, resolving his symptoms and enabling safe evacuation—marking the first successful brain tumor surgery in such a military setting.
