Understanding the Brain-Heart Connection Through a Case of Angry Glioma Syndrome
Johanna Vaylen M. Sarmiento,
Rhoderick M. Casis,
Paul Vincent A. Opinaldo
Abstract:We discuss a patient with a tumor on the anterior corpus callosum who underwent open biopsy eventually succumbing to cerebrogenic fatal arrhythmia following wounded glioma syndrome. A healthy 37-year-old female patient was admitted to our department due to a history of headache for 13 months. MRI revealed a suspicious glioma infiltrating the anterior corpus callosum. Neurologic examination only showed low cognitive assessment score (Montreal Cognitive Assessment score 20/30). ECG was normal sinus rhythm. Stero… Show more
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