1266 / 1266
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Virtually all brain tumor patients need antiedematous
theapy at some point
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Dexamethasone: standard of care
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No convincing alternatives to steroids available
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Treat patients – not images!
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Side effects should be considered and adequate measures
must be taken
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Use steroids at the lowest effective dose for the shortest
duration of time necessary
Conclusions