Nair Pradeep Mk, Palanisamy Ayyappan, Ramalakshmi Renganathan, Devibala Muniappan, Saranya Maruthanayagam, Sivaranjini Sekar, Thangavelu R, Mahalingam Manickam
Department of Integrative Oncology, Mirakle Integrated Health Centre, Pollachi, IND.
Department of Medical Oncology, Mirakle Integrated Health Centre, Pollachi, IND.
Cureus. 2025 Jan 6;17(1):e77005. doi: 10.7759/cureus.77005. eCollection 2025 Jan.
Infratentorial meningiomas (IM) pose unique challenges in treatment due to their location and proximity to critical neurovascular structures such as cranial nerves, arteries, veins, etc. This case report presents the efficacy of an integrative medicine approach in managing IM, highlighting the multidisciplinary collaboration of modern medicine, yoga, naturopathy, and homeopathy. A 60-year-old male with IM, deemed unsuitable for surgery, underwent a tailored integrative medicine protocol involving oncothermia, ozone therapy, high-dose vitamin C, hydrogen inhalation, time-restricted feeding, hydrotherapy, biologicals, acupuncture, and yoga. Follow-up assessments revealed significant symptom reduction, stable biochemical markers, and tumor size reduction observed in MRI scans. While individual modalities have demonstrated benefits in cancer care, this case underscores the potential of integrating diverse therapies to address the multifaceted challenges of IM. The findings offer valuable insights into the evolving landscape of integrative medicine in brain tumor management, suggesting promise for improved patient outcomes and enhanced quality of life. Further research and clinical trials are warranted to comprehensively evaluate the safety and efficacy of integrative approaches in IM treatment.
由于幕下脑膜瘤(IM)的位置以及与诸如颅神经、动脉、静脉等关键神经血管结构相邻,其治疗面临独特挑战。本病例报告展示了一种综合医学方法在管理幕下脑膜瘤方面的疗效,突出了现代医学、瑜伽、自然疗法和顺势疗法的多学科协作。一名60岁患有幕下脑膜瘤且被认为不适合手术的男性,接受了一项量身定制的综合医学方案,包括肿瘤热疗、臭氧疗法、高剂量维生素C、氢气吸入、限时进食、水疗、生物制品、针灸和瑜伽。随访评估显示症状显著减轻、生化指标稳定,且在磁共振成像扫描中观察到肿瘤大小缩小。虽然个别疗法已在癌症治疗中显示出益处,但本病例强调了整合多种疗法以应对幕下脑膜瘤多方面挑战的潜力。这些发现为脑肿瘤管理中综合医学的不断发展提供了有价值的见解,表明有望改善患者预后并提高生活质量。有必要进行进一步的研究和临床试验,以全面评估综合方法在幕下脑膜瘤治疗中的安全性和疗效。