Solitary cerebral metastases from gynaecological malignancy: the case for radical therapy.
Three cases of solitary cerebral metastases from gynaecological malignancy are reported. Each was treated with surgical resection followed by radical radiotherapy resulting in prolonged disease-free survival. The reasons for the increasing incidence of cerebral metastases in these malignancies is discussed, the case for radical treatment made and the literature reviewed.
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Department of Clinical Oncology, Hammersmith Hospital, London, UK.
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D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000556:secondary* / Q000601:surgery; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D005833:Genital Neoplasms, Female / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000556:secondary* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D012074:Remission Induction