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Neoplasms
Growths
within the body that serve
no useful purpose
& are caused by errors that occur during cellular reproduction
cancer of
brain
or
spinal cord
Primary neoplasms: cancers that arise within the NS
usually caused by errors in
mitosis
within support structures of CNS such as
meningioma
Metastatic neoplasms:
tumors
that arise elsewhere in the body, travel through bloodstream or lymphatic system & take up residence within
nervous
system tissues
Lung
&
breast
are common types
Assessment:
HA, N/V,
seizures
,
ataxia
- change in mental status & stroke-like symptoms are common in brain tumors
Spinal tumors: s&S are related to compression of spinal cord - back
pain
, loss sensation in
limb
, incontinence
Management:
Supportive
Watch for states
epilepticus
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