Dural metastases presenting as an extradural hematoma: a rare presentation
JPMA-Journal of Pakistan Medical Association. 2005; 55 (11): 509-510
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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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Asunto principal:
Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos X
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Neoplasias del Sistema Nervioso Central
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Hematoma Epidural Craneal
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Metástasis de la Neoplasia
Límite:
Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
J. Pak. Med. Assoc.
Año:
2005
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