Clinical analysis of leptomeningeal carcinomatosis in 4 cases.
- Author:
Jian BAO
1
;
Xue-Qiang HU
;
Ying JIANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Aged; Humans; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Male; Meningeal Carcinomatosis; cerebrospinal fluid; diagnosis; pathology; Middle Aged
- From: Journal of Southern Medical University 2008;28(11):2047-2049
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo analyze the characteristics of leptomeningeal carcinomatosis.
METHODSWe summarized the clinical presentation, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) cytological findings in 4 cases of leptomeningeal carcinomatosis.
RESULTSAll the patients presented with signs of elevated intracranial pressure such as headache. Enlarged cerebral ventricles and dural enhancement were found by MRI, with also the presence of malignant cells in cytological slides.
CONCLUSIONCSF cytological examination is important for diagnosis of leptomeningeal carcinomatosis.
