Dural metastases presenting as an extradural hematoma: a rare presentation
JPMA-Journal of Pakistan Medical Association. 2005; 55 (11): 509-510
in English
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ABSTRACT
We report a case of an elderly man who presented with hemiparesis and plain CT scan findings highly suggestive of an extradural hematoma as the underlying cause. This patient was later found to have dural metastases secondary to bronchogenic carcinoma. Dural metastases are rare, usually presenting as dural mass, but may also present as chronic subdural or extradural hematoma on non contrast CT scan, leading to an erroneous diagnosis in the unsuspecting
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Central Nervous System Neoplasms
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Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial
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Neoplasm Metastasis
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
J. Pak. Med. Assoc.
Year:
2005
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