Neurologic Clinics 1985-May
The morbidity and mortality of brain tumors. A perspective on recent advances in therapy.
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This article reviews current morbidity and mortality statistics for the major classes of primary brain tumors including malignant astrocytoma, glioblastoma, low-grade astrocytoma, oligodendroglioma, meningioma, and other benign tumors and metastatic tumors. Innovations in therapy are discussed for surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and such newer areas as hyperthermia, immunotherapy, and phototherapy.