Atrial myxoma: a review of the neurological complications, metastases, and recurrences.
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چکیده
The neurological complications secondary to embolism from atrial myxoma are reviewed. A patient with intracranial and skeletal metastases is described to emphasise the malignant potentiality of this tumour. A classification of atrial myxoma metastases is presented.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry
دوره 41 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1978