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

Autor: Catriona Davidson, Katerina Achilleos, Francesca Crawley, William Petchey
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Clinical Case Reports, Vol 8, Iss 12, Pp 2968-2971 (2020)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2050-0904
DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.3289
Popis: Abstract 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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