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ArticleInternational journal of clinical and experimental pathology2019

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma with metastasis to the central nervous system: a report of two patients and review of the literature.

Yuanyuan Zeng, Huaying Chen, Zhongzheng Xiang, Fang Liu, Lei Liu

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Article in International journal of clinical and experimental pathology, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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Yuanyuan ZengDepartment of Head and Neck Oncology, Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University Chengdu, Sichuan, P. R. China.
Huaying ChenDepartment of Head and Neck Oncology, Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University Chengdu, Sichuan, P. R. China.
Zhongzheng XiangDepartment of Head and Neck Oncology, Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University Chengdu, Sichuan, P. R. China.
Fang LiuDepartment of Head and Neck Oncology, Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University Chengdu, Sichuan, P. R. China.
Lei LiuDepartment of Head and Neck Oncology, Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University Chengdu, Sichuan, P. R. China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a particularly prevalent carcinoma in southern China. Central nervous system (CNS) metastasis is an infrequent lesion of NPC, although direct intracranial invasion is not uncommon with locally advanced stage. The pathway of CNS metastasis is postulated to be either through hematogenous route or cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) spread. Even though application of surgical management and radiotherapy may contribute to improved survival and neurologic function of some patients, the overall survival in these patients remains poor.

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brain metastasiscentral nervous system metastasisintramedullary spinal cord metastasisNasopharyngeal carcinoma

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PMID31933812
PMCPMC6949782

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