Seizures in people with cancer.
Ms. S is a 52-year-old woman who was diagnosed with infiltrating ductal breast carcinoma two years prior. She was treated with mastectomy followed by focal radiation and FAC (5-fluorouracil, adriamycin, and cyclophosphamide). One year ago, she began experiencing headaches. A magnetic resonance imaging scan with gadolinium revealed a 2 cm enhancing mass in the left temporal lobe, and she received whole-brain irradiation.
Westcarth
Laurel
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Department of Neuro-Oncology, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USA. ljwestca@mdanderson.org
Armstrong
Terri
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D000465:Algorithms; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000556:secondary*; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D018270:Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast / Q000150:complications / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000556:secondary*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D016371:Cranial Irradiation; D003663:Decision Trees; D017029:Epilepsy, Complex Partial / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008408:Mastectomy; D008487:Medical History Taking; D008875:Middle Aged; D010808:Physical Examination; D012307:Risk Factors; D013702:Temporal Lobe
D000927:Anticonvulsants