Recurrence of meningiomas

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Authors

Fumiyuki Yamasaki · Hiroshima University

Hiroyuki Yoshioka · Kure Medical Center

Seiji Hama · Hiroshima University

Kazuhiko Sugiyama · Hiroshima University

Kazunori Arita · Hiroshima University

Kaoru Kurisu · GTx (United States)

Abstract

The current results suggest that high levels of VEGF expression are significantly related to the recurrence of meningioma. VEGF secretion from microscopic residue remaining after surgery may induce neovascularization, which promotes the recurrence of meningioma.

Topics & Keywords

Meningioma and schwannoma management Neurofibromatosis and Schwannoma Cases Bone Tumor Diagnosis and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Cancer

Volume 89, Issue 5, pp. 1102-1110

DOI: 10.1002/1097-0142(20000901)89:5<1102::aid-cncr20>3.0.co;2-l

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