Meningeal leukemia
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Meningeal leukemia | |
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Term | Meningeal leukemia |
Short definition | Meningeus - (pronounced) (meh-NIN-jee-ul) Has to do with the meninges (three thin layers of tissue that cover and protect the brain and spinal cord) |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
meningeal leukemia - (pronounced) (meh-NIN-jee-ul-loo-KEE-mee-uh) serious problem that can occur with leukemia. In meningeal leukemia, cancer cells have spread from the original (primary) tumor to the meninges (thin layers of tissue that cover and protect the brain and spinal cord). The cancer can cause the meninges to become inflamed. Also called leukemic leptomeningitis and leukemic meningitis
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Meningeal leukemia
- Wikipedia's article - Meningeal leukemia
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