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carmustine and Bone Marrow Neoplasms

carmustine has been researched along with Bone Marrow Neoplasms in 1 studies

Carmustine: A cell-cycle phase nonspecific alkylating antineoplastic agent. It is used in the treatment of brain tumors and various other malignant neoplasms. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p462) This substance may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen according to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985). (From Merck Index, 11th ed)
carmustine : A member of the class of N-nitrosoureas that is 1,3-bis(2-chloroethyl)urea in which one of the nitrogens is substituted by a nitroso group.

Bone Marrow Neoplasms: Neoplasms located in the bone marrow. They are differentiated from neoplasms composed of bone marrow cells, such as MULTIPLE MYELOMA. Most bone marrow neoplasms are metastatic.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"14 other patients with astrocytic glioma, two of whom are children, are reported in the literature to have diffuse bone marrow metastasis."2.40Bone marrow metastasis in astrocytic gliomata. ( Grimard, L; Hsu, E; Jimenez, C; Keene, D; Matzinger, MA; Ventureyra, E; Wang, HS, 1998)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Hsu, E1
Keene, D1
Ventureyra, E1
Matzinger, MA1
Jimenez, C1
Wang, HS1
Grimard, L1

Reviews

1 review available for carmustine and Bone Marrow Neoplasms

ArticleYear
Bone marrow metastasis in astrocytic gliomata.
    Journal of neuro-oncology, 1998, Volume: 37, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Astrocytoma; Bone Marrow Neoplasms; Brai

1998