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Abstract
A case of spinal intradural metastasis from a carcinoid tumor is reported. The case
is of interest due to the rarity of central nervous system involvement by these tumors
and the long latency period of the patient's presentation.
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Publication history
Accepted:
July 8,
1988
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© 1988 Published by Elsevier Inc.
