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Metastatic Breast Carcinoma masquerading as Bilateral Vestibular Schwannomas: A rare diagnostic challenge

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This case report examines a 58-year-old woman with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and vestibular symptoms, initially diagnosed with presumed bilateral vestibular schwannomas (VS) and neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) based on MRI findings. Surgical resection and histopathological analysis later revealed metastatic breast carcinoma. This case underscores the diagnostic complexity of bilateral internal auditory canal lesions, highlights the importance of a thorough differential diagnosis, and emphasizes the role of patient history in guiding management. Functional cochlear implantation significantly improved the patient's quality of life despite the underlying malignancy.

Source: Otolaryngology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.xocr.2025.100692

Authors: Lance E. Jackson, Zohair Ahmed, Syeda Ayesha Fatima, Neha Momin, Sakina Husain, George Richard Holt

Institution: University of the Incarnate Word

Language: English

Topic: Ear and Head Tumors

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,110