Possible Role of Matrix Metalloproteinase in Osteolytic Intracranial Meningiomas

Hyung-Sik Moon, Shin Jung, Tae‐Young Jung, Van Thang Cao, Kyung‐Sub Moon, In‐Young Kim

Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society · 2010 · 20 citations · 21 references

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Abstract

Osteolysis of the skull in patients with meningiomas might not be indicative of malignant pathological features and poor prognosis. Invasion to the extracranial portion and osteolysis might be associated with MMP-2 expression in meningioma.

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