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[Vegetative disorders in brain stem gliomas at different levels].
Zhurnal Nevropatologii I Psikhiatrii Imeni S.S. Korsakova (Moscow, Russia : 1952)
|January 1, 1983
Summary
This study examined vegetative disorders in patients with cerebral trunk gliomas. Findings suggest adaptive changes in the hypothalamohypophyseal neurosecretory system based on tumor location.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Oncology
- Endocrinology
Context:
- Gliomas of the cerebral trunk can affect neurological functions.
- Vegetative disorders are common in patients with brain tumors.
- The hypothalamus plays a crucial role in regulating autonomic functions.
Purpose:
- To investigate the relationship between cerebral trunk glioma location and the manifestation of vegetative disorders.
- To explore the adaptive changes in the hypothalamohypophyseal neurosecretory system in response to gliomas.
Summary:
- Clinical examination of 66 patients with cerebral trunk gliomas revealed distinct patterns of vegetative disorders correlated with tumor sites.
- Morphometric analysis and mathematical simulation in 8 cases indicated that changes in the paraventricular and supraoptic nuclei of the hypothalamus exhibit an adaptive character.
- These findings highlight the hypothalamohypophyseal neurosecretory system's altered responsiveness due to glioma-induced stress.
Impact:
- Provides insights into the neurobiological mechanisms underlying vegetative dysfunction in glioma patients.
- Suggests potential targets for therapeutic interventions aimed at managing autonomic dysregulation.
- Enhances understanding of the brain's adaptive capacity in the presence of neoplastic lesions.