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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sujit Routray, M.D. [2]
Overview
History
When evaluating a patient for oligoastrocytoma, you should take a detailed history of the presenting symptom (onset, duration, and progression), other associated symptoms, and a thorough past medical history review. Other specific areas of focus when obtaining the history include:
- Review of common risk factors such as family history of brain tumors
Symptoms
Symptoms associated with oligoastrocytoma include:[1]
- Seizure (most common presentation)
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Vertigo
- Changes in speech
- Changes in mood
- Changes in personality
- Visual loss
- Diplopia
- Strabismus
- Muscle weakness
- Numbness
References
- ↑ Naugle DK, Duncan TD, Grice GP (2004). "Oligoastrocytoma". Radiographics. 24 (2): 598–600. doi:10.1148/rg.242035069. PMID 15026604.