Abstract:Introduction. Melanoma of the skin has the highest potential for metastasis to the brain, ranking 15th in the frequency of occurrence among all malignant tumors – it is in third place in the incidence of intracerebral metastases. Modern methods of treatment of metastases of skin melanoma to the brain include neurosurgical treatment, radiation therapy and radiosurgery, antitumor drug therapy, including targeted therapy, immunotherapy and chemotherapy. The article discusses the indications for different methods … Show more
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