Ayurvedic Management of Oligodendroglioma: A Case Report
Abstract
Oligodendroglioma is a type of glioma arising out of oligodendrocytes of brain and spinal cord with a poor prognosis. The treatments include surgery, followed by radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Because of the long course of treatment including surgery followed by chemo and radiotherapy and the adverse effects of the same, many patients seek Ayurvedic management. A case of Oligodendroglioma in a 54-year-old female was managed as Vata kaphaja arbuda (~tumor) complicating to Asthi-majjagatavastha (~involvement of bone and marrow) with Shamana (~pacifying) procedures and medicines. 14 days of Shirolepa (~application of medicated paste over head) with Dhaturadikalka (~fruit paste of Datura metel linn) do at 4pm for a period of 45 minutes. This was followed by Shiropichu (~Application of oil-soaked wick on the vertex) with Rasathailam for 14 days in the evening 4pm-6pm. Guggulutiktaka kashaya 15 ml+ 60 ml hot water twice daily, Rasasinduram Capsule 125 mg twice daily with hot water, Nimbamrutadierandataila 10 ml with 50 ml warm milk for 1 week and Guggulutiktaka ghruta10 ml with luke warm water were given. Patient reported significant reduction of symptoms like headache, seizure, general weakness etc and improved Quality of life with a positive mind within two weeks. MRI change was remarkable after the treatment as the MRI taken on 29/1/20 has shown that Cortical based right frontal lesion measures 1.7*1.8cm, which was reduced in size compared to the previous MRI 2.3*2.3 cm taken after 22nd cycle of Inj. Avastin on 29/11/19. Rational application of Ayurvedic medicines can contribute much to the management of Oligodendroglioma.
