Thrombolysis for Ischemic Stroke in Patients with Brain Tumors
Conclusions: In summary, very limited data exist about thrombolysis in patients with brain tumors. Differentiation of tumor by additional neuroimaging before thrombolysis in ischemic stroke is recommended as thrombolysis might be considered in extra-axial benign appearing neoplasms (eg, meningioma) but is not advisable in intra-axial primary or metastatic neoplasm. Further reporting of thrombolysis in patients with brain tumors is recommended.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Thorleif Etgen, Ines Steinich, Lukas Gsottschneider Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
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