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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sujit Routray, M.D. [2]
Overview
Neoplastic meningitis is the development of meningitis due to infiltration of the subarachnoid space by tumor cells. Malignant cells come from primary cancer such as breast cancer or from a primary brain tumor like medulloblastoma.[1]
Historical Perspective
Neoplastic meningitis was first reported in the 1870's.[1]
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Neoplastic Meningitis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Staging
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
CT
MRI
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Prevention
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Neoplastic meningitis. Wikipedia 2016. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neoplastic_meningitis. Accessed on January 19, 2016