Extra-Neural Metastases of Malignant Gliomas: Myth or Reality?

Malignant gliomas account for approximately 60% of all primary brain tumors in adults. Prognosis for these patients has not significantly changed in recent years—despite debulking surgery, radiotherapy and cytotoxic chemotherapy—with a median survival of 9–12 months. Virtually no patients are cured...

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Main Author: Patrick Beauchesne
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2011-01-01
Series:Cancers
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/3/1/461/