Depression in adult patients with primary brain tumours: a review of independent risk factors

Pidani, A.S.; Rao, A.M.; Shamim, M.S.

JPMA. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association 68(4): 672-674

2018


ISSN/ISBN: 0030-9982
PMID: 29808067
Document Number: 695563
Depression is considered an under-diagnosed problem, especially in patients with malignancies. Patients with brain tumours in particular, have a relatively higher risk of developing depression, which is multifactorial. Herein, the authors review the recent literature on the prevalence of depression in patients with brain tumours, and explore the various risk factors involved. .

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