10 Symptoms of Melanoma
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #10: Neurological Symptoms
In advanced cases of melanoma, there may be metastasis to the brain. Since different parts of the brain have different functions, the neurological symptoms that the patient experiences depend on the site of metastasis.
Some of the most common neurological symptoms include new headaches, paresthesia (where the patient presents with weakness or paralysis on one side of the body), ataxia (patient experiences difficulties with coordination and spatial awareness), and seizures (usually indicates involvement of the cerebral cortex). Metastasis of the brain should be confirmed using imaging such as computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans.
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