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Carcinoma
Study results from L. Aiellolaws and colleagues broaden understanding of carcinoma
July 22nd, 2008
According to recent research published in the Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, "Cancer in the central nervous system can arise from a primary brain tumor and metastasize to the brain or to. the leptomeninges, leading to leptomeningeal metastasis (LM). LM also is called leptomeningeal carcinomatosis and carcinomatous meningitis." "When LM occurs, signs and symptoms include headache, nausea, vomiting, lumbar back pain, and stiff or painful neck; LM also may lead to mental disturbances and seizures. Nursing care of patients with LM requires an understanding of neurologic anatomy and physiology, along with associated treatments and complications. Treatment of LM...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-07-22)
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