Ovarian carcinoma preceded by cerebral metastasis: review of the literature

Gynecol Oncol. 1992 May;45(2):206-10. doi: 10.1016/0090-8258(92)90287-s.

Abstract

A patient with an asymptomatic primary ovarian carcinoma preceded several months before by a solitary intracranial metastasis is reported. The rarity of this phenomenon, the therapeutic experience in this patient, and the possible mechanism of spread are discussed. Also, a review of the literature is made.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Comparative Study
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Brain Neoplasms / pathology
  • Brain Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Cystadenocarcinoma / pathology
  • Cystadenocarcinoma / secondary*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Time Factors