Clinical analysis of leptomeningeal carcinomatosis in 4 cases / 南方医科大学学报
Journal of Southern Medical University
;
(12): 2047-2049, 2008.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-321759
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To analyze the characteristics of leptomeningeal carcinomatosis.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>We summarized the clinical presentation, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) cytological findings in 4 cases of leptomeningeal carcinomatosis.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>All 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.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>CSF cytological examination is important for diagnosis of leptomeningeal carcinomatosis.</p>
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Pathology
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Cerebrospinal Fluid
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Diagnosis
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Meningeal Carcinomatosis
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Journal of Southern Medical University
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
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