Ganglioglioma physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sujit Routray, M.D. [2]

Overview

Common physical examination findings of ganglioglioma include weak irregular pulse, hypertension, wide pulse pressure, unilateral pupillary dilatation, abnormal ophthalmic examination, and focal neurological deficits.

Physical Examination

Common physical examination findings of ganglioglioma include:

Vital Signs

• Pulse may be weak and irregular
• Pulse pressure may be widened
• Elevated blood pressure

HEENT

• Unilateral dilatation of pupil
• Ophthalmoscopic exam may be abnormal with evidence of the following findings:
  • Hyperemia of disc
  • Loss of venous pulsations
  • Retinal hemorrhage
  • Blurring of disc margins
  • Flame shaped hemorrhages

Neurologic

• Hemiparesis may be present

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