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Cauda equina syndrome in an ovarian malignant‐mixed müllerian tumor with leptomeningeal spread.

Authors :
Bernstock, Joshua D.
Ostby, Stuart
Fox, Brandon
Sotoudeh, Houman
Janssen, Andrew
Kang, Yun Jee
Chen, Jason
Prattipati, Veeranjaneyulu
Elsayed, Galal
Chagoya, Gustavo
Yamashita, Daisuke
Friedman, Gregory K.
Nabors, Burt
Huh, Warner K.
Lobbous, Mina
Source :
Clinical Case Reports; Dec2019, Vol. 7 Issue 12, p2341-2345, 5p
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Leptomeningeal metastasis is extremely rare in patients with ovarian cancer, but should be considered in patients presenting with neurologic deficits such as cauda equine syndrome. Given its poor prognosis and lack of data currently on management, additional studies are needed to optimize treatment regimens and improve outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20500904
Volume :
7
Issue :
12
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Clinical Case Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
140934958
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.2472