Chemotherapy for Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumors

Overview

Journal J Neurooncol

Publisher Springer

Date 2000 Oct 4

PMID 11016745

Citations 17

Authors

C Balmaceda

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Abstract

Intramedullary tumors are rare, accounting for only about 4% of all CNS neoplasms. Although surgery represents the most effective treatment, recurrence may occur. As a large proportion of intramedullary malignancies occur in children, who are more sensitive to the deleterious effects of irradiation, chemotherapy assumes an important role. This article describes the most common intramedullary tumors and the role of chemotherapy.

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