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Dissemination of Prostate Adenocarcinoma to the Skull Base Mimicking Giant Trigeminal Schwannoma: Anatomic Relevance of the Extradural Neural Axis Component

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: We report an unusual case of a large metastatic lesion from prostate adenocarcinoma with its epicenter located in Meckel's cave. The patient presented with acute neurological deterioration due to pontomesencephalic, cranial nerve, and temporal lobe compression. This lesion radiologically mimicked a giant trigeminal schwannoma. Complete surgical resection was achieved with improvement in the performance status of the patient. The anatomic relevance the extradural neural axis component in the process of dissemination of prostate adenocarcinoma to the skull base is highlighted.

Source: Skull base

DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1224774

Authors: Jaime Gasco, Yvonne Kew, Andrew Livingston, James Rose, Yi Jonathan Zhang

Institutions: Houston Methodist, Houston Methodist Research Institute

Language: English

Topic: Metastasis and carcinoma case studies

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W1977697875