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Carcinomatous meningitis in gastrointestinal malignancies
Southern Medical Journal
|August 1, 1979
Summary
Meningeal metastases, or cancer spread to the brain lining, are increasingly found in various cancers. This study highlights two gastrointestinal cancer cases, emphasizing the need for early detection and spinal fluid examination.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Neurology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Meningeal metastases are increasingly identified due to advancements like the Millipore filter.
- Adenocarcinoma cells show a propensity to metastasize to the meninges, regardless of primary cancer site.
- Carcinomatous meningitis is infrequently reported in gastrointestinal malignancies compared to other primary sites.