Characterization of Unique Symptom Patterns in Patients with Primary Brain Tumors: A Prospective Longitudinal Analysis

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Brain tumors exhibit diverse symptoms, including headaches, seizures, and cognitive impairments, with significant variability based on tumor characteristics.
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Surgery is the primary treatment for brain tumors, effectively removing tissue and alleviating symptoms, but diagnosis and management remain challenging.
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This study employs Latent Profile Analysis to identify distinct symptom patterns in primary brain tumor patients at three perioperative time points.
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Participants included adults with primary brain tumors undergoing surgery, with symptom data collected on admission, three days post-surgery, and two weeks post-surgery.
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The MD Anderson Symptom Inventory Brain Tumor Module was utilized to assess symptom severity, providing insights into the unique challenges faced by these patients.

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