Squamous cell carcinomatous meningitis

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

9-1-2009

Journal

Oncology Reviews

Volume

3

Issue

3

DOI

10.1007/s12156-009-0018-3

Keywords

Immunohistochemistry; Leptomeningeal carcinomatosis; Squamous cell carcinoma

Abstract

A case of leptomeningeal carcinomatosis due to a poorly differentiated malignancy is presented. Immunohistochemistry was used to characterize it as a squamous cell carcinoma. Squamous cell carcinomas rarely invade the meninges. There are few well-founded guidelines for managing patients with this condition. Prognosis is generally poor. A literature review of this entity is provided. © 2009 Springer-Verlag.

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