Showing posts with label Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Show all posts

Friday, February 26, 2010

Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma

53 Years old Gentleman
Chronic smoker with underlying COAD
Developed progressive left sided limbs weakness for 2 months, associated with headache.
No other symptoms on systemic review
GCS full, PEARL
Higher mental function intact

No cranial nerves deficit noted
Left hemiparesis 4/5 with no sensory impairment
No cerebellar sign
Other examinations - Normal

MRI showed homogenous enhancing lesion at right motor cortex, left insular and left cerebellum


Tumour markers done – within normal value
CXR - NAD
CT thorax and abdomen - NAD

Right parietal craniotomy and excision of tumour done under IGS transsulcus approach

Frozen section sent- Metastatic tumour

Post-operatively, his weakness remain same.
On follow-up 2 weeks after surgery his weakness improved
HPE = Metastatic squamous cell carcinoma