Clinical Case Reports (Dec 2020)

A case of mistaken identity: An unusual presentation of neoplastic meningitis and a reminder of the hallmark features

  • Catriona Davidson,
  • Katerina Achilleos,
  • Francesca Crawley,
  • William Petchey

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.3289
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 8, no. 12
pp. 2968 – 2971

Abstract

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Abstract This case offers an opportunity for education on the manifestations of neoplastic meningitis, a revision of the hallmark investigative features, and a reminder of the utilization of lumbar puncture in investigating unexplained neurological symptoms. Additionally, it emphasises the need for clinicians to avoid "diagnostic anchoring" when faced with recurrent attenders.

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