High grade brain tumours: extracranial metastases
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
High grade brain tumours: extracranial metastases. Spine, Pelvis, Sternum, Organs e.g. liver, spleen, Skin. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Sites of extracranial metastases
- Spine
- Pelvis
- Sternum
- Organs e.g. liver, spleen
- Skin
- Peritoneum
- Lymph nodes
- Scalp
- Heart
Tumour types involved
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Routes of metastases
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References
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