Shabnam Gupta1, Sean Bandzar2, Hany Atallah1. 1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA. 2. Department of Emergency Medicine, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY ; Department of Emergency Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY ; Department of Emergency Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY.
Abstract
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.
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.
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