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[Primary brain tumors in psychiatry].
Schweizer Archiv Fur Neurologie, Neurochirurgie Und Psychiatrie = Archives Suisses De Neurologie, Neurochirurgie Et De Psychiatrie
|January 1, 1984
Summary
Primary brain tumors are significantly more common in psychiatric patients than in the general population. Early detection is crucial as classic symptoms are often absent, necessitating vigilance for mental changes.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Psychiatry
- Oncology
Context:
- A 10-year study at the University Psychiatric Clinic in Basle analyzed 12,530 patients.
- Investigated the incidence of primary brain tumors within a hospitalized psychiatric population.
Purpose:
- To determine the frequency of primary brain tumors in psychiatric patients.
- To highlight the association between brain tumors and psychiatric manifestations.
- To provide practical recommendations for clinical practice.
Summary:
- 14 primary brain tumors were diagnosed, yielding an incidence rate of 1 in 1,000 in psychiatric patients.
- This rate is 20 times higher than in the general population (1 in 20,000).
- Mental changes, such as confusional states and psychoorganic syndrome, are present in 50-60% of cases, often preceding or replacing classic neurological signs.
Impact:
- Emphasizes the need to consider brain tumors in psychiatric patients, even without classic symptoms.
- Suggests that mental changes can be early indicators of brain tumors.
- Recommends integrating neuro-oncological awareness into routine psychiatric care.