Consequences of Acute Presentations of Functional Neurological Disorders in Neuro-Oncology Patients: Case Series and Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

New neurological symptoms in neuro-oncology patients are usually attributed to the tumor or its treatment. A diagnosis of functional neurological disorder (FND) is often only considered when investigations do not reveal a cause and medical management fails. The consequences to neuro-oncology patients of comorbid FND have not been elaborated.

Methods

We performed a single-center retrospective case study of adult neuro-oncology patients with an intracranial tumor who presented acutely with FND and required expedited investigations. Data recorded were tumor type, investigations, adverse life events, medical interventions, and outcomes. This was combined with a systematic literature review.

Results

Ten patients met our study criteria. Six had functional seizu

SUBMITTER: Innes SC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12665190 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature