Neurologic Emergencies in the Patients With Cancer: Diagnosis and Management. (February 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lin, Andrew L.; Avila, Edward K.
• Is Part Of: Journal of intensive care medicine. Volume 32:Number 2(2017)
• Page Start: 99
• Page End: 115
• Publication Date: 2017-02
• Subjects: neuro-oncology -- elevated intracranial pressure -- cord compression -- status epilepticus -- stroke; Critical care medicine -- Periodicals; Critical Care -- Periodicals; Soins intensifs -- Périodiques; Soins intensifs; Périodique électronique (Descripteur de forme); Ressource Internet (Descripteur de forme); 616.02805
• DOI: 10.1177/0885066615619582
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0885-0666

Abstract

Neurologic complications of cancer are common and are frequently life-threatening events. Certain neurologic emergencies occur more frequently in the cancer population, specifically elevated intracranial pressure, epidural cord compression, status epilepticus, ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, central nervous system infection, and treatment-associated neurologic dysfunction. These emergencies require early diagnosis and prompt treatment to ensure the best possible outcome and are best managed in the intensive care unit. This article reviews the presentation, pathophysiology, and management of the most common causes of acute neurologic decompensation in the patient with cancer.