Craniopharyngiomas. Historical aspects of their management.
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چکیده
The history of the management of craniopharyngiomas offers a comprehensive review of the exciting progress in neurosurgery, neuroimaging, neuroendocrinology and radiation oncology during the last century. In this historical note, we present the evolution in management of these most challenging of brain tumours, which, despite the substantial knowledge and expertise gained since the first attempt of surgical removal, remains a subject of considerable debate.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Hormones
دوره 7 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008