Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Leptomeninges - CISMeF
Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the LeptomeningesNCIt concept
Preferred Label : Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Leptomeninges;
NCIt synonyms : Metastasis to the Leptomeninges; Leptomeningeal Metastases; Metastatic Neoplasm to the Leptomeninges; Metastatic Tumor to the Leptomeninges; Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm to the Leptomeninges; Metastatic Neoplasm to the Meninges; Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Meninges;
NCIt definition : A malignant neoplasm that has spread from its original site of growth to the leptomeninges.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A serious problem that may occur in cancer in which cancer cells spread
from the original (primary) tumor to the meninges (thin layers of tissue that cover
and protect the brain and spinal cord). It can happen in many types of cancer, but
is the most common in melanoma, breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancer. The cancer
may cause the meninges to be inflamed.;
Neoplastic status : Malignant;
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL411846;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000559242; CDR0000639508; 10024233; CDR0000045318; CDR0000045802; CDR0000045782;