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Brain Metastases from Gynecologic Malignancies
Brain Metastases from Gynecologic Malignancies
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Video Summary
The speaker discusses brain metastases in gynecologic malignancies. Brain metastases are rare in such cases, with incidence rates ranging from less than 1% to 2.2% depending on the type of cancer. The prognosis for patients with brain metastases is generally poor, with a 10% five-year survival rate. The presentation of brain metastases can include seizures, falls, headaches, or weakness. The incidence of brain metastases has increased due to improved treatment options and imaging modalities. Treatment options include surgical resection, whole brain radiation therapy, and stereotactic radiosurgery. Systemic therapy is challenging due to the blood-brain barrier. The speaker also discusses guidelines for treating brain metastases in gynecologic cancers. (Word count: 136)
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Joyce Varughese
April 2023
Keywords
brain metastases
gynecologic malignancies
incidence rates
prognosis
treatment options
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