Meningitis, neoplastic

Meningitis, neoplastic
Inflammation of the meninges that occurs due to the spread of solid tumors to the brain or spinal cord. Treatment is with cancer-fighting drugs, such as methotrexate , and usually takes place in a hospital.

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