Neurologic emergencies in the patients with cancer: Diagnosis and management Journal Article

   


Authors: Lin, A. L.; Avila, E. K.
Article Title: Neurologic emergencies in the patients with cancer: Diagnosis and management
Abstract: Neurologic complications of cancer are common and are frequently life-threatening events. Certain neurologic emergencies occur more frequently in the cancer population, specifically elevated intracranial pressure, epidural cord compression, status epilepticus, ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, central nervous system infection, and treatment-associated neurologic dysfunction. These emergencies require early diagnosis and prompt treatment to ensure the best possible outcome and are best managed in the intensive care unit. This article reviews the presentation, pathophysiology, and management of the most common causes of acute neurologic decompensation in the patient with cancer. © The Author(s) 2015.
Keywords: stroke; cord compression; neuro-oncology; status epilepticus; elevated intracranial pressure
Journal Title: Journal of Intensive Care Medicine
Volume: 32
Issue: 2
ISSN: 0885-0666
Publisher: Sage Publications  
Date Published: 2017-02-01
Start Page: 99
End Page: 115
Language: English
DOI: 10.1177/0885066615619582
PROVIDER: scopus
PUBMED: 26704760
PMCID: PMC5473518
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https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85011343030&doi=10.1177%2f0885066615619582&partnerID=40&md5=9622342fdabfd052d67f16c2aed117a8
Notes: Review -- Export Date: 2 March 2017 -- Source: Scopus
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