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Demographics of brain metastasis.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  8823767     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Brain metastases are the most common intracranial tumor, significantly out-numbering primary brain tumors. The apparent increase in the ratio of brain metastases to primary tumors may be the result of a number of factors, including the possibility of a CNS "pharmacologic sanctuary," an aging population, and improved imaging studies. Among adults, the most common origins of brain metastasis include primary tumors of the lung, breast, skin (melanoma), and gastrointestinal tract. Among patients under 21 years of age, brain metastases most often arise from the sarcomas and germ cell tumors.
Authors:
J D Johnson; B Young
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Neurosurgery clinics of North America     Volume:  7     ISSN:  1042-3680     ISO Abbreviation:  Neurosurg. Clin. N. Am.     Publication Date:  1996 Jul 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1997-01-08     Completed Date:  1997-01-08     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9008004     Medline TA:  Neurosurg Clin N Am     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  337-44     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Division of Neurosurgery, University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Adult
Age Distribution
Aged
Brain Neoplasms / epidemiology*,  secondary*
Child
Demography*
Female
Humans
Incidence
Male
Middle Aged

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