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Review
. 2014 May;32(2):423-32.
doi: 10.1016/j.ncl.2013.11.006. Epub 2013 Dec 27.

Headaches and brain tumors

Sarah Kirby  1 , R Allan Purdy  2
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Review

Headaches and brain tumors

Sarah Kirby et al. Neurol Clin. 2014 May.

Abstract

This article overviews headache and brain tumors, particularly from the diagnostic point of view of patients presenting with headache as their major symptom. Common and uncommon brain tumors can produce headache and investigation is warranted if any red flags are present. An overview of particular tumors and their presentations are covered along with some investigative suggestions and pertinent treatment strategies for some patients.

Keywords: Brain tumor; Diagnosis; Headache; Investigation; Treatment; Uncommon causes.

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