Brain metastasis from esophageal carcinoma

Neurol India. 2004 Dec;52(4):492-3.

Abstract

Brain metastasis from esophageal carcinoma is rare. In our center, among 301 cases of esophageal cancer referred for radiotherapy during a 14-year period, brain metastasis from esophageal carcinoma was detected in one case. An unusual case of esophageal carcinoma that presented with brain metastasis is reported.

MeSH terms

  • Brain Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Brain Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / diagnostic imaging
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / pathology*
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / radiotherapy
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / radiotherapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed