Diencephalic tumours presenting as behavioural problems in the workplace.
Two patients presented with histories of significant behavioural disturbance and deteriorated work performance. Subsequent investigations confirmed the presence of a craniopharyngioma and a prolactinoma. Occupational physicians should consider excluding organic pathology in employees with histories of an unexplained marked change in work performance and behaviour.
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Psychiatric Centre, RAF Hospital Wroughton, Swindon, Wiltshire, UK.
Neal
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D000328:Adult; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D003397:Craniopharyngioma / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008889:Military Personnel; D010911:Pituitary Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D015175:Prolactinoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D012893:Sleep Wake Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D012920:Social Behavior Disorders / Q000209:etiology