Abstract
Extraneural metastases of primary central nervous system malignancies are rare and challenging pathologies, with unknown metastatic mechanism and no consensus regarding the best treatment regimen. Herein, we have reviewed the literature to help elucidate characteristics, prognostic factors, and treatment outcomes of patients with metastatic primary brain tumours.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2485-2488 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association |
Volume | 70 |
Issue number | 12B |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2020 |
Keywords
- glioblastoma; extra-neural metastasis; extracranial metastasis; medulloblastoma; ventriculoperitoneal shunt