{"id":"fa5f3c29-46d4-49c3-baf3-146ef6bb27dc","slug":"the-need-for-neuroimaging-in-first-manifestations-of-psychiatric-symptoms","title":"The need for neuroimaging in first manifestations of psychiatric symptoms","authors":["Christian Saleh","Ulrich Seidl","Gregor Hutter","Margret Hund-Georgiadis"],"abstract":"Background: Brain imaging in psychiatry, especially by first-episode psychiatric symptoms, is unfortunately not a standard procedure in psychiatric clinics and is recommended only if indicated by history or if associated with neurological findings. As a result, the most serious diagnoses can be delayed or missed. Case Description: We describe a patient who presented with psychiatric symptoms admitted initially to a psychiatric clinic. Thanks to routine imaging the diagnosis of a brain tumor could be made with prompt transfer to neurosurgery. Conclusion: Brain imaging should be a mandatory procedure upon admission to a psychiatric clinic also in patients who present with exclusive psychiatric symptoms.","thumbnailUrl":"https://sni-digital-videos.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/fa5f3c29-46d4-49c3-baf3-146ef6bb27dc/featured/hero-1781562049323.png","publishDate":"2021-09-06T00:00:00.000Z","doi":"10.25259/SNI_754_2021","categories":["Neuropsychiatry","Case Report"],"fullTextUrl":"https://surgicalneurologyint.com/api/articles/fa5f3c29-46d4-49c3-baf3-146ef6bb27dc/pdf"}