Literature Review: Role of Neurosurgery in Leptomeningeal Carcinomatosis

Abstract

Introduction Leptomeningeal carcinomatosis results from metastatic neoplastic cells that reach the leptomeninges through the cerebrospinal fluid. The presentation of the disease is variable, making prognosis challenging. However, the presence of intracranial hypertension is common, which has prompted new treatments to mitigate this effect.

Keywords

• neurosurgery
• leptomeningeal carcinomatosis
• cerebrospinal
• treatment
• neurocirurgia
• carcinomatose leptomeníngea
• cefalorraquidiano
• tratamento