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Syncope from head and neck cancer.

D R Macdonald, E Strong, S Nielsen

    Journal of Neuro-Oncology
    |January 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Recurrent head and neck cancer can cause syncope (fainting) due to vasodepression. This under-recognized symptom often indicates tumor recurrence, particularly with nerve involvement.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Oncology
    • Cardiology

    Background:

    • Syncope, or fainting, is a complex symptom that can be caused by various underlying conditions.
    • Head and neck carcinomas, especially recurrent ones, present unique diagnostic and management challenges.
    • The relationship between head and neck cancer recurrence and specific types of syncope is not well-established.