Unilateral Papilledema in Leptomeningeal Carcinomatosis
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Leptomeningeal carcinomatosis in sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma.
BACKGROUND Sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma (SNUC) is an uncommon neoplasm characterized by local extension and an aggressive course. Treatment often includes a combination of chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery, although the optimal strategy remains unclear. Here, we present the first reported case of leptomeningeal carcinomatosis from SNUC. METHODS AND RESULTS A 28-year-old man...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
سال: 2017
ISSN: 1225-7044,2288-985X
DOI: 10.17340/jkna.2017.2.8