For subdural hygroma surgery is needed or not?

[joyeetakamila]

Hello. My mother is 49 years old and she diagnosed with left sides fronto-parietal subdural hygroma. Her CAT scan report stated that there is hypodense subdural collection noted at left fronto-parietal convexities, approx HU value 12-15.But the underlying cerebral cortex shows no evidence of mass effect. A triangular hypo- attenuating area noted at right centrum semiovale. I am worried that will she be ok after medication for prolonged time or we have to go for surgery. She is under mediation now. Is this condition deadly?

[purple1234567]

Have you gotten any direction from the doctors on what is to be done?  It sounds like they have given you a diagnosis but not much more than that?  I encourage you to ask questions of them- and if they wont' answer them or if you are still not sure, get a second opinion from another doctor.  So sorry your mother is going through this- it's hard when a new diagnosis is given, as it's unknown territory, but don't be afraid to press the doctors for answers.