RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Atypical Presentation of Cervical Carcinoma With Cerebral Metastasis
JF Ochsner Journal
JO Ochsner J
FD O. P. Jindal Global University
SP 548
OP 550
VO 16
IS 4
A1 Gupta, Shabnam
A1 Bandzar, Sean
A1 Atallah, Hany
YR 2016
UL http://www.ochsnerjournal.org/content/16/4/548.abstract
AB Background: Cervical cancer is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in women, but cerebral metastasis from cervical carcinoma is a rare event with a reported incidence of 0.57%.Case Report: We describe a case of brain metastasis from primary cervical adenocarcinoma with several distinct features. This case illustrates uncommon presenting neurologic symptoms, a rare combination of histopathologic features, and atypical findings on radiographic evaluation.Conclusion: Clinicians must maintain a high index of suspicion for cerebral metastasis to make an accurate diagnosis and initiate appropriate management of advanced cervical cancer.