MENTAL SYMPTOMS IN CASES OF SUBTENTORIAL TUMOR

Abstract

In two previous communications¹we reported the results of our observations on the incidence and nature of mental symptoms in 85 cases of tumor involving the frontal lobe and in 110 cases of tumor involving the temporal lobe. In the present communication we report the results of a similar investigation based on the observation of patients with the tumor situated below the tentorium. <h3>MATERIAL AND METHOD</h3> This study was based on 120 personally observed cases, in 63 of which the diagnosis was verified by operation and in 57 by necropsy. The location of the tumors and their histologic nature are shown in the accompanying table. We analyzed the material from the point of view of disturbances in sensorium, affect, memory and orientation, intellect and higher psychic functions, changes in personality, sphincteric control and the psychosexual sphere. Transitory or permanent abnormal mental reactions following intracranial operation or injection of air