Brain metastases in colorectal cancer.
Τίτλος | 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 |
Λέξεις κλειδιά | 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 |