Intracranial metastases from malignant pleural mesothelioma.
Although intracranial metastases from malignant pleural mesothelioma are rare, their presence should be suspected in cases of high-grade mesothelioma and should possibly be included in routine preoperative evaluation. An unusual case of cerebral metastases from pleural mesothelioma is presented and the literature is reviewed.
Davies
M J
MJ
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Groby Road Hospital, Leicester, England.
Ahmedzai
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Arsiwala
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Leverment
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D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000556:secondary*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008654:Mesothelioma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000556:secondary*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010997:Pleural Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D011859:Radiography