2016
Brain metastasis in breast cancer: a comprehensive literature review
Rostami R, Mittal S, Rostami P, Tavassoli F, Jabbari B. Brain metastasis in breast cancer: a comprehensive literature review. Journal Of Neuro-Oncology 2016, 127: 407-414. PMID: 26909695, DOI: 10.1007/s11060-016-2075-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman epithelial growth factor receptor 2Brain metastasesBreast cancerEstrogen receptorMultiple metastasesPositive tumorsProgesterone receptorLonger survivalNovel therapiesWhole-brain radiation therapyBrain metastasis diagnosisAxillary node metastasesBrain radiation therapyGrowth factor receptor 2Primary breast cancerPR-positive tumorsExtra-cranial metastasesMedian time intervalHER2-positive tumorsBlood-brain barrierFuture therapeutic targetsFactor receptor 2Hormonal therapyMost patientsSurgical resection
2013
Intramedullary metastasis in breast cancer – A comprehensive literature review
Rostami R, Safarpour D, Tavassoli FA, Jabbari B. Intramedullary metastasis in breast cancer – A comprehensive literature review. Journal Of The Neurological Sciences 2013, 332: 16-20. PMID: 23778028, DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2013.05.032.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCerebrospinal fluidIntramedullary metastasisBrain metastasesTrue incidenceTreatment strategiesBreast cancerMedline/Pub MedBrown-Sequard syndromeConcurrent brain metastasisThoracic cord lesionsBreast cancer metastasisMagnetic resonance imagingBreast cancer diagnosisBladder dysfunctionBreast metastasisCord lesionsThoracic cordBetter prognosisClinical symptomsLung metastasesUnfavorable prognosisLonger survivalSpinal cordTumor markersMetastasis