PSYCH 034: The Neuropsychiatry of Brain Tumors
Brain tumours do not merely occupy space - they alter function. This chapter explores how focal growths within the brain can produce profound changes in cognition, behaviour, and personality, often before neurological signs become obvious.
In this episode, we examine how tumour location, size, and rate of growth influence clinical presentation. Slowly growing lesions may allow partial adaptation, leading to subtle but progressive changes in personality, motivation, or judgement. More aggressive processes may produce rapid and dramatic shifts.
We explore common neuropsychiatric manifestations…
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