Purpose of Review

The diagnosis of brain tumors often leads to complications that are either related to the tumor itself or the tumor-directed and supportive therapies, increasing the burden on the patients’ quality of life and even survival. This article reviews the medical and neurological conditions that commonly complicate the disease course of brain tumors patients.

Recent Findings

Various mechanisms have been newly identified to be involved in the pathophysiology of seizures and brain edema and can help advance the treatment of such complications. There have also been new developments in the management of thromboembolic disease and cognitive impairment.

Summary

Medical and neurological complications are being identified more often in brain tumor patients with the improved survival provided by therapeutic advances. Early and proper identification and management of such complications are crucial for a better survival and quality of life.

中文翻译：

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脑肿瘤并发症的医学和神经学管理

审查目的

脑肿瘤的诊断往往导致并发症，要么与肿瘤本身有关，要么与肿瘤导向和支持疗法有关，增加了患者生活质量甚至生存的负担。本文回顾了通常使脑肿瘤患者病程复杂化的医学和神经系统疾病。

最近的发现

新发现的各种机制与癫痫发作和脑水肿的病理生理学有关，可以帮助推进此类并发症的治疗。血栓栓塞性疾病和认知障碍的管理也有了新的进展。

概括

在脑肿瘤患者中发现的医学和神经系统并发症越来越多，治疗进展提高了生存率。及早正确识别和管理此类并发症对于提高生存率和生活质量至关重要。