Which of the Following Factors Can Limit the Usefulness of Surgery

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors can limit the usefulness of surgery for CNS neoplasms?

• A) tumor location and extent
• B) patient status
• C) risk of causing neurologic damage
• D) all of the above

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