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[Atypical metastatic sites for adenocarcinoma of the lung].

Authors :
Lachhab L
Fikri M
Aitbenhaddou EH
Arkha Y
Regragui W
Jiddane M
Benomar A
Yahyaoui M
Source :
Journal francais d'ophtalmologie [J Fr Ophtalmol] 2013 Feb; Vol. 36 (2), pp. e23-6. Date of Electronic Publication: 2012 Oct 18.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

Lung carcinomas have a high propensity to metastasize to the liver, adrenal, bone or brain. However, certain atypical intracranial sites may occur. We report two cases of adenocarcinoma of the lung discovered by peculiar brain metastases. The first patient presented with an orbital apex syndrome due to a metastasis to the cavernous sinus with intraorbital extension. The second patient presented with headache and visual loss due to metastasis to the pituitary. Intrasellar and parasellar metastases are rare sequelae of pulmonary neoplasms. Etiological diagnosis is based on imaging and sampling or biopsy. They are often associated with a poor prognosis. The differential diagnosis of an intracranial process in the area of the sella should include metastasis even in the absence of a known primary cancer.<br /> (Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
French
ISSN :
1773-0597
Volume :
36
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal francais d'ophtalmologie
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
23083771
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfo.2012.03.009