Comprehensive frontal cerebral tumour presenting with severe behavioural disorder: a case report

Niger Postgrad Med J. 2002 Jun;9(2):67-9.

Abstract

The purpose of this report is to highlight the association of behavioural disorder as a tell tale sign of frontal cerebral tumor. A case study of a 27 year old female presenting with a 10 month history of behavioural disorder, associated with gradual to complete loss of vision. The case underlines the significance of behavioural changes as an early sign of intracranial tumor, and the need for early diagnosis with CT scan, irrespective of cost and or adversities.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Brain Neoplasms / complications*
  • Brain Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Female
  • Frontal Lobe / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Mental Disorders / diagnostic imaging*
  • Mental Disorders / etiology*
  • Radiography