The neurological tumors impact in the brain, and the need for an interdisciplinary approach between oncology and neurology in primary diagnosis

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Tumors in the encephalic region, although not the most prevalent among oncological processes, require extreme attention due to the complexity of their  pathophysiology and the complexity of the area in which they are located. The importance of studies and multidisciplinary treatment for these types of cancer is due to the fact that tumor masses in the brain cause not only the physiological involvement inherent in the cancerous process but also the functional impairment of the nerve fibers belonging to the affected area. The aim of this study was to demonstrate, through a literature review, that tumor masses will not infrequently trigger symptoms such as hemianopsia, as well as other visual disturbances, hearing loss, paresis, aphasia, personality changes and other findings attributed to the neurological clinic. Thus, it is indispensable, besides the accurate clinical reasoning of the professional, sometimes even coming from the primary care, in order to perceive early signs of neurological involvement and, soon afterwards, the etiological findings (in this case the tumor) and their  topographical definition. It is concluded that, from this point oncology will be the definition of the most appropriate treatment and neurology will indicate the preservation of the noblest areas, the understanding of the neurological repercussions and their eventual treatments. For sure, the therapy of the now analyzed condition runs through the help of many other professionals, like psychologists, but it is not, however, the target of this work.