Brain tumours: clinical features
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Brain tumours: clinical features. Headache, Nausea and vomiting, Dizziness, New onset seizures, Focal weakness. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Typical presenting symptoms
- Headache
- Nausea and vomiting
- Dizziness
- New onset seizures
- Focal weakness
- Confusion
- Impaired memory
- Visual impairment
- Personality change
- Behavioural changes
- New-onset psychosis
- Mood impairment
- Impaired speech
Neurological presenting signs
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Neuroophthalmological presenting signs
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Headache-related red flags
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Headache comorbidity red flags
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Other brain tumour red flags
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References
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