A Rare Cause of Personality Change in Emergency Department: Glioblastoma Multiforme

Abstract

ABSTRACT A 24-year-old male was admitted to emergency department with personality changes and long-lasting headache. Neurologic examination did not show any abnormalities. In cranial computed tomography scan brain mass was detected in frontal cortex bilaterally. Patient was hospitalized in Neurosurgery clinic with a diagnosis of intracranial tumor. Elective tumor resection was performed and his topathologic examination was reported as glioblastoma multiforme. In follow-up, no personality changes were observed. Patients with personality changes should be examined carefully, besides possible frequent underlying pathologies, intracranial tumors must be considered in differential diagnosis. Long lasting headaches may be a clue for emergency physicians.

Keywords

• glioblastoma multiforme
• personality change
• emergency department
• acil servis
• kişlik değişikliği
• glioblastoma multiforme