Abstract
Increased intracranial pressure due to metastatic brain disease is one of the oncological emergencies. It may cause herniation or insufficient brain blood flow, thus it is a life-threatening condition. This article focuses on diagnostic and treatment options, which should be introduced immediately. The prognosis remains poor.
MeSH terms
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Antibodies, Monoclonal
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Brain Neoplasms / complications*
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Brain Neoplasms / diagnosis
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Brain Neoplasms / physiopathology
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Brain Neoplasms / secondary*
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Brain Neoplasms / therapy
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Emergencies
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Humans
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Intracranial Hypertension / diagnosis
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Intracranial Hypertension / etiology*
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Intracranial Hypertension / physiopathology*
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Intracranial Hypertension / therapy
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Intracranial Pressure
Substances
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Antibodies, Monoclonal
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PRO131921 monoclonal antibody