Symptom 2: Seizures – The Unwanted Electrical Surge
In the realm of ganglioglioma symptoms, seizures frequently occupy center stage. Often the first sign of the condition, they can be as mild as a faint twitch of the face or as severe as violent shaking or loss of consciousness.
Seizures are the brain’s response to a sudden, abnormal electrical surge. In ganglioglioma patients, this surge can stem from the tumor irritating the surrounding brain tissue. The type of seizure and the body part affected typically correlate with the region of the brain where the tumor resides.
Partial seizures, affecting only a part of the body, are often the norm in ganglioglioma cases. For instance, a tumor in the frontal lobe may cause an arm or leg seizure, while one in the temporal lobe might lead to facial seizures or even odd sensations like a metallic taste or an unusual smell.
Moreover, seizures related to gangliogliomas can also be generalized, involving the entire body. These can present as tonic-clonic seizures, previously known as grand mal seizures, characterized by muscle rigidity, followed by violent muscle contractions and loss of consciousness. (2)
