Brainstem tumor presenting as an upper gut motility disorder

James R. Wood; Michael Camilleri; Phillip A. Low; Juan R. Malagelada

doi:10.1016/0016-5085(85)90663-8

Brainstem tumor presenting as an upper gut motility disorder

James R. Wood, Michael Camilleri, Phillip A. Low, Juan R. Malagelada

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Abstract

This case study of an adult with a medullary glioma documents the potential for brainstem lesions to present solely with symptoms of abnormal gastrointestinal motor function. The case illustrates the potential of manometric and scintigraphic techniques in confirming the presence of organic disease in patients with unexplained vomiting.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1411-1414
Number of pages	4
Journal	Gastroenterology
Volume	89
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0016-5085(85)90663-8
State	Published - Dec 1985

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Hepatology
Gastroenterology

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