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Metastatic cervical carcinoma to the brain masquerading as a butterfly glioma: A case report
Anna Kimata1, Hael Abdulrazeq1, Michael Kritselis2
1Department of Neurosurgery, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island, United States.
Background:
Metastatic cervical cancer to the brain is a rare occurrence, representing approximately 1.5% of metastatic cases. We report a rare presentation of cervical cancer with brain metastasis to the corpus callosum. The patient was initially suspected to have a primary glioma but was diagnosed with a metastatic cervical carcinoma lesion through both stereotactic and then opens biopsy.
Case Description:
A 53-year-old female, with Stage III adenosquamous cervical carcinoma, presented with a large heterogeneously enhancing mass in the corpus callosum body with extension in the cingulate gyrus concerning for glioma. A stereotactic biopsy revealed hypercellular and gliotic brain tissue, while an open biopsy showed an epithelioid neoplasm consistent with metastatic cervical adenosquamous carcinoma. The patient underwent a craniotomy and recovered well and was discharged in stable condition.
Conclusion:
Brain metastases from cervical cancer are uncommon. We present a rare case of metastatic cervical carcinoma which appeared on imaging to mimic a butterfly glioma. The patient's history and histopathological examination were essential in determining the correct diagnosis and receiving timely treatment.
