Brain metastases in colorectal cancer.
| Title | Brain metastases in colorectal cancer. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2010 |
| Authors | Pramateftakis, M. G., Hatzigianni P., Kanellos D., Vrakas G., Kanellos I., Agelopoulos S., Ouzounidis N., & Lazaridis C. |
| Journal | Tech Coloproctol |
| Volume | 14 Suppl 1 |
| Pagination | S67-8 |
| Date Published | 2010 Nov |
| ISSN | 1128-045X |
| Keywords | Adult, Aged, Brain Neoplasms, Colorectal Neoplasms, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Retrospective Studies |
| Abstract | AIM: The aim of this study is the presentation of brain secondaries associated with colorectal cancer.PATIENTS AND METHODS: In the period between 1990 and 2009, 670 patients with colorectal cancer were treated.RESULTS: From 670 patients, 5 patients were identified with brain metastases. The incidence was 0.73%. The median interval between the colorectal cancer and the development of the brain secondaries was 7.5 months. Median survival after the diagnosis of brain metastases was 4.3 months.CONCLUSION: Brain metastases associated with colorectal cancer are relatively rare, but also a frequent cause of death. |
| DOI | 10.1007/s10151-010-0624-x |
| Alternate Journal | Tech Coloproctol |
| PubMed ID | 20683746 |
