Abstract
This case study of an adult with a medullary glioma documents the potential for brainstem lesions to present solely with symptoms of abnormal gastrointestinal motor function. The case illustrates the potential of manometric and scintigraphic techniques in confirming the presence of organic disease in patients with unexplained vomiting.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Anorexia / etiology
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Astrocytoma / diagnosis*
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Astrocytoma / physiopathology
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Astrocytoma / psychology
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Brain Neoplasms / diagnosis*
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Brain Neoplasms / physiopathology
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Brain Neoplasms / psychology
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Gastrointestinal Motility*
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Humans
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Male
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Medulla Oblongata*
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Middle Aged
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Nausea / etiology
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Psychophysiologic Disorders / diagnosis