M Malik1, T Murray, J Connaughton. 1. Department of Medicine, Midland Regional Hospital at Port Laoise, Co Laois, Ireland. moonamalik71@yahoo.co.uk
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Metastatic oesophageal carcinoma to the brain is an uncommon diagnosis that may cause abnormal neurological findings. AIMS: The case of a 56-year-old man who presented with brain secondaries as an initial manifestation of carcinoma of oesophagus is presented and the unique characteristics highlighted. RESULTS: Patient survival was for 12 months after initial presentation and treatment. CONCLUSION: Oesophageal carcinoma is a recognised cause of intracerebral metastatic tumours, though this is an uncommon occurrence.
BACKGROUND:Metastatic oesophageal carcinoma to the brain is an uncommon diagnosis that may cause abnormal neurological findings. AIMS: The case of a 56-year-old man who presented with brain secondaries as an initial manifestation of carcinoma of oesophagus is presented and the unique characteristics highlighted. RESULTS:Patient survival was for 12 months after initial presentation and treatment. CONCLUSION:Oesophageal carcinoma is a recognised cause of intracerebral metastatic tumours, though this is an uncommon occurrence.
Authors: H Sueyama; T Yamanoi; T Uematu; M Saitou; K Sakai; T Sugita; E Tsuchida; Y Matumoto; R Sasamoto; T Ito Journal: Nihon Igaku Hoshasen Gakkai Zasshi Date: 2001-09