Leptomeningeal metastasis from non–small cell lung cancer and current landscape of treatments

G Ozcan, M Singh, JJ Vredenburgh - Clinical Cancer Research, 2023 - AACR
Leptomeningeal metastasis (LM), also known as leptomeningeal carcinomatosis (LC), is a
devastating complication of metastatic cancer that occurs when neoplastic cells invade the …

[HTML][HTML] Leptomeningeal metastases: new opportunities in the modern era

JA Wilcox, MJ Li, AA Boire - Neurotherapeutics, 2022 - Elsevier
Leptomeningeal metastases arise from cancer cell entry into the subarachnoid space,
inflicting significant neurologic morbidity and mortality across a wide range of malignancies …

[HTML][HTML] Leptomeningeal metastasis from solid tumours: EANO–ESMO Clinical Practice Guideline for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up

E Le Rhun, M Weller, M van den Bent, D Brandsma… - ESMO open, 2023 - Elsevier
These joint European Association of Neuro-Oncology (EANO)–European Society for
Medical Oncology (ESMO) recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of …

Leptomeningeal disease (LMD) in patients with melanoma metastases

ML Khaled, AA Tarhini, PA Forsyth, I Smalley, Y Piña - Cancers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Leptomeningeal disease in melanoma (LMM) patients is characterized by
aggressiveness and dismal outcomes. Clinical studies and case reports demonstrate the …

Leptomeningeal metastases from solid tumors: A Society for Neuro-Oncology and American Society of Clinical Oncology consensus review on clinical management …

JA Wilcox, UN Chukwueke, MJ Ahn, AA Aizer… - Neuro …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Leptomeningeal metastases (LM) are increasingly becoming recognized as a treatable, yet
generally incurable, complication of advanced cancer. As modern cancer therapeutics have …

Survival and quality of life after CSF diversion in adult patients with leptomeningeal metastasis–associated hydrocephalus: a systematic review and meta-analysis

J Dhaliwal, M Ruiz-Perez, A Mihaela-Vasilica… - Neurosurgical …, 2023 - thejns.org
OBJECTIVE Leptomeningeal metastasis (LM) is associated with altered CSF flow dynamics
in 50%–70% of patients. Approximately 1%–5% of patients develop symptomatic LM …

The Spectrum of Headache in Leptomeningeal Metastases: A Comprehensive Review with Clinical Management Guidelines

JA Wilcox, R Estrera, A Boire - Current Pain and Headache Reports, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review Headaches are a common, oftentimes debilitating symptom in
patients with leptomeningeal metastases. Recent Findings The third edition of the …

Postoperative course of cerebrospinal fluid diversion in the setting of leptomeningeal disease: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression with an …

VM Lu, H Abou-Al-Shaar, O Bin-Alamer… - Journal of Neuro …, 2023 - Springer
Background Management of hydrocephalus symptoms in the setting of leptomeningeal
disease (LMD) includes cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) diversion, which can in the form of …

The early recognition and diagnosis of neoplastic meningitis

A Pellerino, L Bertero, E Pronello, R Rudà… - Expert Review of …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction The diagnosis and monitoring of leptomeningeal metastases (LM) from solid
tumors are challenging, and the combination of neurological symptoms, MRI findings, and …

Top ten Tips Palliative Care clinicians should know about caring for people with Leptomeningeal Disease

A Hawkins, M Khawand-Azoulai… - Journal of palliative …, 2024 - liebertpub.com
Leptomeningeal disease (LMD), spread of cancer to the lining of the brain and its protective
coverings, is a feared complication of many different types of cancer. LMD negatively affects …