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Techniques in Neurosurgery & Neurology

Brain Metastases, Update in the Management

  • Open or Close Gustavo Zomosa R1*, Lucas Gonzalez J2, Gonzalo Miranda G3 and María F Galleguillos E4

    1 Neurology-Neurosurgery Department, Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile, Santiago de Chile

    2 Medical Student Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Santiago de Chile

    3 Imaging Center, Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile, Santiago de Chile

    4 Radiology Resident, Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile, Santiago de Chile

    *Corresponding author: Gustavo Zomosa R, Neurology-Neurosurgery Department, Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile, Santiago de Chile

Submission:December 11, 2018; Published: December 19, 2018

DOI: 10.31031/TNN.2018.02.000535

ISSN 2637-7748
Volume2 Issue2

Abstract

Brain metastases represent a critical stage of oncological disease and its frequency has increased over the recent years. The treatment of brain metastases has moved from a conservative approach to an active management that should be individualized for each patient. In cases of single brain metastasis, surgery or radiosurgery should be considered as first option for treatment. In cases of multiple lesions, whole-brain radiotherapy is the standard of care. The aim of this review is to present general aspects including new approaches in the management of patients with brain metastases.

Keywords: Brain metastases; Radiosurgery; Whole brain radiation therapy; Brain surgery; Immunotherapy; Palliative care

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