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The APOE ε4 allele in relation to pre- and postsurgical cognitive functioning of patients with primary brain tumors.
European journal of neurology - 1 May 2021
Butterbrod Elke, Sitskoorn Margriet, Bakker Marjan, Jakobs Bernadette, Fleischeuer Ruth, Roijers Janine, Rutten Geert-Jan, Gehring Karin
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BACKGROUND: Recent studies suggest a relationship between the APOE ε4 allele and cognitive outcome in patients treated for malignant brain tumors. Still, longitudinal investigations that include a pretreatment cognitive assessment are lacking and APOE's effects in patients with benign tumors are understudied. This study investigated presurgical cognitive performance and postsurgical change in ε4-carrying and...
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