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==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
The common physical examination findings of brainstem gliomas are as follows: | |||
===Neurologic examination=== | ===Neurologic examination=== | ||
* Most common signs of brain stem gliomas include: | * Most common signs of brain stem gliomas include: | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Physical Examination
The common physical examination findings of brainstem gliomas are as follows:
Neurologic examination
- Most common signs of brain stem gliomas include:
- Cranial nerve deficit
- Sixth and seventh cranial nerves are commonly involved
- Pyramidal tract signs
- Ataxia
- Cranial nerve deficit
- For tectal lesions, common signs include:
- For cervicomedullary lesions, common signs include:
- Sensory loss of the face
- Dysphagia
- Dysphonia