RESUMEN

Brain metastases represent a critical stage of oncological disease and its frequency is increasing over the recent years. The treatment of brain metastases has moved from a conservative approach to an active management that should be individualized for each patient: in case of single brain metastasis, surgery or radiosurgery should be considered as first option of treatment; in case of multiple lesions, whole-brain radiotherapy is the standard of care. The aim of this review is to present general aspects including new approaches in management of patients with brain metastases.(AU)

Asunto(s)

Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Neoplasias Encefálicas/cirugía , Neoplasias Encefálicas/radioterapia , Neoplasias Encefálicas/terapia , Neoplasias Encefálicas/diagnóstico , Neoplasias Encefálicas/tratamiento farmacológico , Neoplasias Encefálicas/epidemiología , Neoplasias Encefálicas/diagnóstico por imagen