Brain tumor location and psychiatric symptoms: is there any association? A meta-analysis of published case studies.

A meta-analytic study of reports of brain tumors and psychiatric symptoms for the past 50 years was conducted to examine potential associations between tumor location and psychiatric symptoms. Results demonstrated that there is a statistically significant association between anorexia symptoms and hypothalamic tumors. For the rest of the brain regions a statistically significant association could not be definitively determined.

Psychiatric manifestations of brain tumors: diagnostic implications.

Brain tumors can cause any type of psychiatric symptoms. Rarely, brain tumors can present without any localizing signs but with psychiatric symptoms. A review of the literature indicates that there is no association between psychiatric symptoms and tumor location or histological type.

Risperidone-induced hyperprolactinemia in adolescents: A case series.

Objective: To study the effect of risperidone on prolactin levels in 3 adolescent patients.

Method: This is a case study of 3 adolescent patients with DSM-IV diagnosis of schizophreni-form disorder, major depressive disorder with psychotic features, or chronic undifferentiated schizophrenia who were treated in inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings with risperidone. Patients developed hyperprolactinemia with clinical symptoms.

Psychiatric symptoms associated with brain tumors: a clinical enigma.

Patients in psychiatric settings may present with medical conditions, such as brain tumors, which may or may not be associated with neurological symptoms. In some cases, patients may only have psychiatric symptoms, such as mood changes (depression or mania), psychotic symptoms, panic attacks, changes in personality, or memory difficulties. Brain tumors may be detected in patients at their first presentation to mental health services or sometimes in patients with well-established psychiatric diagnoses.

Hyponatraemia associated with psychotropic medications. A review of the literature and spontaneous reports.

Psychotropic medication-induced hyponatraemia is an uncommon but important clinical problem with potential serious consequences if not recognised and treated early. Several risk factors have been associated with the development of hyponatraemia. This article reviews reported cases of hyponatraemia associated with the use of psychotropic medications and evaluates possible risk factors and causes.