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Brain tumors in elderly patients.

M Salcman

    American Family Physician
    |April 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Aging can cause mental slowing and forgetfulness, but these symptoms may also signal an intracranial tumor. Common brain tumors in older adults include cerebral metastases, astrocytomas, and meningiomas.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Geriatrics
    • Oncology

    Background:

    • Cognitive decline and personality changes are common in aging.
    • These neurological symptoms can also indicate serious underlying conditions like brain tumors.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the common types of brain tumors in individuals over 65.
    • To emphasize the diagnostic overlap between aging symptoms and brain tumors.
    • To inform about the varied presentation of brain tumors.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of common intracranial tumors in the elderly population.
    • Analysis of symptom presentation related to tumor location and intracranial pressure.

    Main Results:

    • Cerebral metastases, malignant astrocytomas, and benign meningiomas are prevalent brain tumors in patients over 65.

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  • Symptoms like dementia and seizures can be caused by brain tumors.
  • Tumors may present acutely, mimicking stroke onset.

    • Conclusions:

    • Recognizing subtle cognitive and personality changes is crucial for early brain tumor detection in older adults.
    • Brain tumor symptoms are highly dependent on location and intracranial pressure.
    • Differential diagnosis is essential as brain tumors can present atypically.