Dateline April 13, 2009, Sam confronts a medical mystery — and decides to undergo brain surgery

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By Hoda Kotb Correspondent NBC News

Imagine being a high-spirited 12-year-old boy and discovering that your body wasn't working the way it's supposed to. Watch the full segment here.