Posterior Alveolar Nerve Block
Infratentorial brain tumors; Brainstem glioma
Symptoms
Symptoms occur very early with posterior fossa tumors and may include:
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Ataxia (uncoordinated gait) -
Drowsiness -
Headache - Imbalance
- Nausea
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Vomiting
Symptoms from posterior fossa tumors also occur when the tumor damages local structures, such as cranial nerves. Symptoms of cranial nerve damage include:
- Dilated pupils
- Eye deviations
- Facial muscle...
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