Meningeal leukemia
Meningeal leukemia is a serious problem that may occur in leukemia.
What is meningeal leukemia?[edit | edit source]
In meningeal leukemia, cancer cells have spread from the original (primary) tumor to the meninges
About meninges[edit | edit source]
Meninges are thin layers of tissue that cover and protect the brain and spinal cord.
Meningeal irritation[edit | edit source]
The cancer may cause the meninges to be inflamed.
Other names[edit | edit source]
Also called leukemic leptomeningitis and leukemic meningitis.
Pronunciation[edit | edit source]
(meh-NIN-jee-ul loo-KEE-mee-uh)
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