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Intrathecal liposomal cytarabine in children under 4 years with malignant brain tumors

Authors :
Julián Sevilla
Marta González-Vicent
Luis Madero
Blanca López-Ibor
Antonio Pérez-Martínez
Alvaro Lassaletta
Elena Mateos
Miguel Angel Diaz
Source :
Journal of Neuro-Oncology. 95:65-69
Publication Year :
2009
Publisher :
Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2009.

Abstract

Infants and very young children with malignant brain tumors usually have unfavourable locations and are not candidates for craniospinal irradiation. New therapeutic approaches must be attempted to improve poor survival rates. The primary goal of the present study was to report on the safety profile and toxicity of intrathecal administration of liposomal cytarabine in children

Details

ISSN :
15737373 and 0167594X
Volume :
95
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of Neuro-Oncology
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....f1ae87b46b64ed4643a5dafc1a93633c
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11060-009-9892-6