Metastatic tumours of the central nervous system – a pathological approach

Wojciech Biernat

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Folia Neuropathologica

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Metastatic tumours of the central nervous system – a pathological approach

Wojciech Biernat

Folia Neuropathol 2009; 47 (3): 228-233

Online publish date: 2009/09/25

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Metastases are the most common tumours of the central nervous system. Histopathological diagnosis remains the most efficient and specific diagnostic procedure that provides the clinician with quick, specific and cost-effective information necessary for the optimal treatment of the patient. Therefore, the pathologist should be acquainted with the potential opportunities to determine the most precise diagnosis in case of metastatic deposits involving the central nervous system.

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Metastatic tumours of the central nervous system – a pathological approach

Wojciech Biernat

central nervous system, metastasis, immunohistochemistry