| Leptomeningeal Metastasis: Challenges in Diagnosis and Treatment. | |
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PMID: 23251128 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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As therapeutic options and supportive care for the treatment of neoplastic disease have improved, there has been an associated increase in the incidence of leptomeningeal disease. In this review, the clinical presentation, natural history, diagnostic evaluation, and treatment options for this often devastating sequela of solid tumors, lymphoma, and leukemia will be summarized. The therapeutic efficacy of ionizing radiation, systemic agents, and intrathecal drugs will be examined from the existing literature. Additionally the pathophysiology, which in part defines the therapeutic limitations in approaching this patient population, will be discussed in order to assist in individualized clinical decision making. |
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Ticiana Leal; Julie E Chang; Minesh Mehta; H Ian Robins |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE |
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Title: Current cancer therapy reviews Volume: 7 ISSN: 1573-3947 ISO Abbreviation: Curr Cancer Ther Rev Publication Date: 2011 Nov |
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Created Date: 2012-12-19 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101253264 Medline TA: Curr Cancer Ther Rev Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: 319-327 Citation Subset: - |
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University of Wisconsin Paul P Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center 600 Highland Ave Madison WI, 537192. |
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