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Oligoclonal Bands in Meningeal Carcinomatosis

Archives of Neurology, 1983
To the Editor. —In a recent article, Wallen et al described oligoclonal bands (OCBs) in CSF of 12 of 13 patients with African Burkitt's lymphoma with probable or definite meningeal metastases (Archives1983;40:11-13). These authors noted the possibility that the OCBs might have been synthesized by the lymphoma cells.
J R, Duguid, R, Layzer, H, Panitch
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CARCINOMATOSIS OF THE MENINGES.

Canadian Medical Association journal, 1996
Some clinical and pathological features of carcinomatosis of the meninges are reviewed along with a report of four cases. This condition usually presents in middle age as a subacute meningitis with cranial nerve involvement, but the diagnostic importance of the various mental disturbances which may be encountered early in its course are noted.
H B, DINSDALE, A, TAGHAVY
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Meningeal carcinomatosis

Acta Ophthalmologica, 2013
AbstractNeuro‐ophthalmologic disorders in the patient with cancer Meningeal carcinomatosis Background: Meningeal carcinomatosis may be the first sign of malignancy, although usually represents widespread disease, and occurs most frequently in association with lung, breast and gastrointestinal cancer.
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Meningeal carcinomatosis in breast cancer

Cancer, 1978
Twenty-five breast cancer patients with meningeal carcinomatosis seen over a period of 16 months were reviewed. In all cases, the clinical diagnosis was made in the presence of diverse neurological manifestations by the demonstration of malignant cells in the cerebrospinal fluid. In ten patients, the clinical diagnosis was documented at autopsy.
H Y, Yap, B S, Yap, C K, Tashima, A, DiStefano, G R, Blumenschein   +4 more
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Chromosome analysis in meningeal carcinomatosis

Acta Neurologica Scandinavica, 2009
A 50-year-old man with clinical signs of meningeal carcinomatosis is described in whom cerebrospinal fluid cells suspected of malignancy were found. A chromosome analysis confirmed malignancy and also indicated the origin of the primary tumor.
I F, Granberg-Ohman, B I, Andersson, S K, Gupta, U M, Lying-Tunell   +3 more
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[Meningeal carcinomatosis].

Revista de neurologia, 2001
Meningeal carcinomatosis is a serious complication of solid tumors, particularly adenocarcinomas of breast, lung and melanoma.In this paper we present a review of the bibliography on this disease, with particular emphasis on etiopathogenic, clinical--especially otoneurophthalmological--diagnostic and therapeutic aspects.Meningeal carcinomatosis ...
J J, Baiges-Octavio, M, Huerta-Villanueva   +1 more
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[Meningeal carcinomatosis].

Ugeskrift for laeger, 2005
Meningeal carcinomatosis (MC) occurs in 5-8% of cancer patients. In the majority of cases, MC appears in patients with advanced disease. The increase in incidence is probably caused by improved survival due to improvements in systemic therapy and an increased awareness of MC among clinicians. Diagnosis is based on CSF cytology and neuroimaging. MC is a
Sofia, Sulim, Morten, Høyer
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Meningeal carcinomatosis.

Canadian Medical Association journal, 1998
Meningeal carcinomatosis without gross tumour in the substance of the brain or spinal cord has been reported rarely. Two cases observed at the Victoria General Hospital, Halifax, presented a bizarre clinical picture consisting of signs of meningeal irritation without fever, and psychotic behaviour.
D, HAWKINS, D, BROWN
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Sparkly meninges: a review of meningeal carcinomatosis.

2020
Learning objectives Background Findings and procedure details Conclusion Personal information and conflict of interest ...
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[Meningeal carcinomatosis].

Harefuah, 1980
S.Z. Stefanko, H.F.M. Busch, D. Moffie
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