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  • Title: Oncological emergencies: increased intracranial pressure in solid tumours' metastatic brain disease.
    Author: Pater K, Püsküllüoglu M, Zygulska AL.
    Journal: Przegl Lek; 2014; 71(2):91-4. PubMed ID: 25016783.
    Abstract:
    Increased intracranial pressure due to metastatic brain disease is one of the oncological emergencies. It may cause herniation or insufficient brain blood flow, thus it is a life-threatening condition. This article focuses on diagnostic and treatment options, which should be introduced immediately. The prognosis remains poor.
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