伴有脑转移的恶性间皮瘤。

Malignant mesothelioma with brain metastases.

作者信息

Kaye J A, Wang A M, Joachim C L, Seltzer S E, Cibas E, Skarin A, Antman K H

出版信息

Am J Med. 1986 Jan;80(1):95-7. doi: 10.1016/0002-9343(86)90054-9.

Abstract

Although malignant mesothelioma is known to spread hematogenously, brain metastases are rare. In the patient presented herein, multiple unilateral symptomatic central nervous system metastases developed that were diagnosed by computed tomography and documented at autopsy. Since malignant mesothelioma is occurring more frequently in the population at risk (asbestos workers), this complication may be observed more commonly in the future.

摘要

尽管已知恶性间皮瘤可经血行转移，但脑转移却很罕见。在本文所介绍的患者中，出现了多个单侧有症状的中枢神经系统转移灶，经计算机断层扫描诊断，并在尸检时得到证实。由于恶性间皮瘤在高危人群（石棉工人）中更为常见，这种并发症在未来可能会更频繁地被观察到。