neurological symptoms in adults - NICE urgent cancer referral guidance
Last reviewed 01/2018
Neurological symptoms in adults
| Symptom and Specific Features | Possible Cancer | Recommendation |
| Loss of central neurological function (progressive, sub-acute) in adults | Brain or central nervous system | Consider an urgent direct access MRI scan of the brain (or CT scan if MRI is contraindicated) (to be performed within 2 weeks) |
Reference:
NICE urgent cancer referral guidance
NICE urgent cancer referral guidance (guidelines with respect to presenting symptoms and signs)