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Clival chordoma associated with pathological laughter. Case report
S Matsuoka1, A Yokota, H Yasukouchi
1Department of Neurosurgery, University of Occupational and Environmental Health School of Medicine, Kitakyushu, Japan.
Journal of Neurosurgery
|September 1, 1993
Summary
A clival chordoma caused pathological laughter and sleep disturbances in a patient. Surgical removal of the brain tumor resolved the laughter attacks, highlighting its significance as a symptom.
Area of Science:
- Neuro-oncology
- Sleep Medicine
- Neurology
Background:
- Clival chordomas are rare tumors originating from remnants of the notochord.
- Pathological laughter can be a symptom of various neurological conditions, including brain tumors.
- Sleep disturbances, such as abnormal vocalizations and movements during sleep, can indicate underlying neurological issues.