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Raised Intracranial Pressure AND Brain Tumours — DCE Clinical Case
DCE long-case and short-case station for Raised Intracranial Pressure AND Brain Tumours.
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Raised Intracranial Pressure AND Brain Tumours — Clinical Case
DCE Long Case
Patient brief
Patient: A middle-aged or older adult with multimorbidity and a presentation centred on Raised Intracranial Pressure AND Brain Tumours. [1]
Presenting complaint: Subacute or acute symptoms referable to Raised Intracranial Pressure AND Brain Tumours, with enough detail to force prioritisation. [1] [2]
Past history: Common cardiometabolic and organ comorbidities that interact with the plan. [2]
Medications: A polypharmacy list that includes at least one interaction or dosing issue. [2]
Examination: Key positives and critical negatives for dangerous differentials. [1]
Investigations: A small set of results that change management. [1] [2]
Tasks
- Present a prioritised problem list. [1]
- Defend investigations and immediate therapy. [1] [2]
- Provide safety-net and follow-up advice. [2]
Model discussion points
- Working diagnosis and acuity. [1]
- Differentials and discriminators. [2]
- Treatment sequence and monitoring. [1] [2] [3]
- Multimorbidity and communication. [2]
Short case
Focused examination or counselling station linked to Raised Intracranial Pressure AND Brain Tumours, with one interpretation task and one shared-decision point. [1] [2]
References
- [1]Mottolese C Conclusions Adv Tech Stand Neurosurg, 2026.PMID 42115468
- [2]Beuriat PA, Rousselle C, Sabatier I Pineal Region Tumors: Clinical Symptoms and Syndromes Adv Tech Stand Neurosurg, 2026.PMID 42115454
- [3]Matushita H, Cardeal DD, Yamaki VN, Mattedi RL Primary intracranial infantile hemangioma presenting with hemorrhage: histopathological and immunohistochemical confirmation of a rare lesion Childs Nerv Syst, 2026.PMID 42020850
- [4]Nasri A, Mansour M, Brahem Z, Kacem A, et al. Stroke disclosing primary aldosteronism: Report on three cases and review of the literature Ann Endocrinol (Paris), 2017.PMID 28168953
- [5]Nakase H, Motoyama Y, Yamada S [Cerebral hemorrhage] Nihon Rinsho, 2016.PMID 27333758
- [6]Esquenazi Y, Lo VP, Lee K Critical Care Management of Cerebral Edema in Brain Tumors J Intensive Care Med, 2017.PMID 26647408
- [7]Doan HN, Chang MC Comparative Effectiveness of Unstable Versus Stable Resistance Training on Lower Limb Strength, Mobility, and Fear of Falling in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 2026.PMID 42468010
- [8]Liu HW, Tsai TL Virtual Reality-assisted Physiotherapeutic Training for Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 2026.PMID 42468005