A case of mistaken identity: An unusual presentation of neoplastic meningitis and a reminder of the hallmark features

This case offers an opportunity for education on the manifestations of neoplastic meningitis, a revision of the hallmark investigative features, and a reminder of the utilization of lumbar puncture in investigating unexplained neurological symptoms. Additionally, it emphasises the need for clinician...

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Autores principales: Davidson, Catriona, Achilleos, Katerina, Crawley, Francesca, Petchey, William
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: John Wiley and Sons Inc. 2020
Materias:
Case Reports
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7752328/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33363861
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.3289
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Sumario:This case offers an opportunity for education on the manifestations of neoplastic meningitis, a revision of the hallmark investigative features, and a reminder of the utilization of lumbar puncture in investigating unexplained neurological symptoms. Additionally, it emphasises the need for clinicians to avoid "diagnostic anchoring" when faced with recurrent attenders.

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