Calcified brain metastases from ovarian carcinoma

Neuroradiology. 1996 Jul;38(5):460-1. doi: 10.1007/BF00607277.

Abstract

A case of calcified brain metastases from ovarian carcinoma is reported. Lesions developing during chemotherapy were thought on Ct to be parasitic and, to avoid dissemination of pathogens, biopsy was postponed. When neurological deficits progressed, MRI showed perifocal oedema and contrast enhancement. It also showed a new noncalcified focus which was biopsied, proving to be a metastasis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Brain Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Brain Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Brain Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Calcinosis / diagnosis
  • Calcinosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Carcinoma, Papillary / diagnosis
  • Carcinoma, Papillary / diagnostic imaging
  • Carcinoma, Papillary / secondary*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Middle Aged
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed