Multiple, Primary Brain Tumors with Diverse Origins and Different Localizations: Case Series and Review of the Literature.
J Neurosci Rural Pract
; 9(4): 593-607, 2018.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Multiple, primary brain tumors with different histological types occurring in the same patient are extremely rare. Several hypotheses have been proposed, and the pathophysiology of coexisting tumors has long been debated; however, due to low incidence, standard practices for this scenario are still inconclusive. CASE DESCRIPTION The authors describe 6 cases of coexisting tumors. By conducting a literature research focused on the computed tomography (CT) era and patients without prior radiation or phakomatosis. Sixty-five such reported cases were identified. In addition, the authors summarize their experience in 6 patients including histopathological features, chronological presentations, outcomes, mortality, and management from their series as well as from previous cases from the reported literature.CONCLUSION:
The coexistence of multiple, primary brain tumors is an interesting condition. Surgical management remains the major treatment; malignant histology has a poor prognostic factor.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
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En
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J Neurosci Rural Pract
Ano de publicação:
2018
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Article
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Tailândia
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EEUU
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ESTADOS UNIDOS
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ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMERICA
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EUA
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UNITED STATES
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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US
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USA