title: Evaluation and management of seizures in the patient with cancer.
abstract: Seizures are common in patients with cancer. They can be caused by the tumor itself, metabolic disturbances, radiation injury, chemotherapy-related encephalopathies, cerebral infarctions, or central nervous system infections. Evaluation requires a meticulous history and search for the precipitating cause. Treatment is directed at the underlying etiology and entails the rational and precise use of anticonvulsant drugs.
authors.affiliation: University of California, San Diego.
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Stein
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Chamberlain
mesh_terms: D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002985:Clinical Protocols / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D010808:Physical Examination; D012640:Seizures / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants