Meningeal metastasis of squamous-cell carcinoma of the uterine cervix: case report and review of the literature

Cervical squamous carcinoma metastatic to the central nervous system is an uncommon occurrence. Only eight such cases are reported in the literature. This is a case report of such a metastasis with emphasis on the cytologic features seen in the tumor cells found in the spinal fluid, along with a rev...

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Published inDiagnostic cytopathology Vol. 3; no. 2; p. 170
Main Authors Weithman, A M, Morrison, G, Ingram, E A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.06.1987
Subjects
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - cerebrospinal fluid
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - secondary
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - therapy
Combined Modality Therapy
Cytodiagnosis
Female
Humans
Meningeal Neoplasms - cerebrospinal fluid
Meningeal Neoplasms - secondary
Meningeal Neoplasms - therapy
Middle Aged
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - pathology
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - therapy
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Summary:Cervical squamous carcinoma metastatic to the central nervous system is an uncommon occurrence. Only eight such cases are reported in the literature. This is a case report of such a metastasis with emphasis on the cytologic features seen in the tumor cells found in the spinal fluid, along with a review of the literature.
ISSN:8755-1039
DOI:10.1002/dc.2840030217