Introduction Epidemiology and Etiology Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) has a distinct geographic and ethnic distribution, which is a result of a multifactorial etiology. NPC is rather rare in many parts of the world such as North America, but it is considered…
Summary of Key Points Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare disease with 2000 to 3000 cases occurring annually in the United States. Approximately 90% of the cases are attributed to prior asbestos exposure, with a latency…
Summary of Key Points Incidence Central nervous system (CNS) metastases are common, affecting as many as 20% of patients with cancer. Less often, the dura, leptomeninges, skull base, or cranial nerves may be affected. The most frequent primary tumor types…