Metastases to the Peripheral Nervous System

Overview

Journal J Neurooncol

Publisher Springer

Date 2005 Oct 11

PMID 16215820

Citations 4

Authors

Sindhu Ramchandren

Josep Dalmau

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Abstract

Cancer metastasis can affect any part of the nervous system. When the peripheral nervous system is involved, the usual targets are cranial nerves, nerve roots and plexi. However, peripheral nerves and muscles can also be affected by compression or infiltration of neoplastic cells. This review focuses in the diagnosis and treatment of metastatic complications of cancer involving plexi, peripheral nerves and muscles.

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