Cavernous Sinus Metastasis of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
10.4046/trd.2010.69.5.381
- Author:
Young AHN
1
;
Jae Hyun YANG
;
Hyung Jin KIM
;
Sang Eon JANG
;
Young Joo JANG
;
Hye Ryoun KIM
;
Cheol Hyeon KIM
;
Sang Yul CHOI
;
Jae Cheol LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Korea Cancer Center Hospital, Seoul, Korea. jclee@kcch.re.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Lung Neoplasms;
Cavernous Sinus;
Neoplasm Metastasis
- MeSH:
Brain;
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung;
Cavernous Sinus;
Caves;
Female;
Follow-Up Studies;
Headache;
Humans;
Lung Neoplasms;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Middle Aged;
Neoplasm Metastasis;
Neuroimaging;
Neurologic Examination
- From:Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
2010;69(5):381-384
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Progressive ptosis and headache developed in a 50-year-old woman with non-small cell lung cancer. Although brain magnetic resonance imaging showed improved cerebellar metastasis after prior radiotherapy without any other abnormality, the follow-up examination taken 6 months later revealed metastasis to the cavernous sinus. The diagnosis of metastasis to the cavernous sinus is often difficult because it is a very rare manifestation of lung cancer, and symptoms can occur prior to developing a radiologically detectable lesion. Therefore, when a strong clinical suspicion of cavernous sinus metastasis exists, thorough neurologic examination and serial brain imaging should be followed up to avoid overlooking the lesion.
