[Hydrocephalus and papilledema in caudal tumors].
Another two cases of hydrocephalus and papilledema with cauda tumours are communicated and a multifactorial pathomechanism is discussed. The following recommendations are given to avoid diagnostic and therapeutical mistakes due to an apparently cerebral symptomatology with cauda tumours and only a mild local finding: I. A thorough investigation of the history.--2. An impartial complete neurological examination omitting possible emphasis indicated by the first examiner.--3. A complex diagnostic intergration of single findings (native x-ray pictures, findings of the cerebrospinal fluid) in keeping with the diagnostic survey.--4. A consideration of the differential diagnosis of rare diseases.
D000328:Adult; D002420:Cauda Equina; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004806:Ependymoma / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D010211:Papilledema / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D013120:Spinal Cord Neoplasms / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis
Hydrozephalus und Stauungspapille bei Kaudatumoren