Diagnosis and Management of CNS Metastases
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The cases of CNS metastases are increasing because of increase in incidence of cancer in the general population, with longer survival due to improved patient care services in the field of oncology, surgery and radiotherapy. It is also partly due to the earlier diagnosis of small tumors by improved technology in the field of imaging. In clinical practice, therefore, CNS metastases have become a common problem.
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تاریخ انتشار 2007