A polycystic variant of a primary intracranial leptomeningeal astrocytoma: case report and literature review
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Primary leptomeningeal astrocytomas are rare intracranial tumors. These tumors are believed to originate from cellular nests which migrate by means of aberration, ultimately settling in the leptomeningeal structure. They may occur in...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2007-06-01
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Series: | World Journal of Surgical Oncology |
Online Access: | http://www.wjso.com/content/5/1/72 |