title: Association of breast cancer with meningioma: report of two cases and review of the literature.
abstract: We report two cases of breast cancer in whom meningioma subsequently developed and provide a brief review of the literature. A hormonal interrelationship is suggested. The knowledge of this potential association is important in the interpretation and treatment of patients with breast cancer who develop central nervous system manifestations.
mesh_terms: D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology*; D002285:Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008577:Meningeal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D008579:Meningioma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009362:Neoplasm Metastasis / Q000175:diagnosis; D009376:Neoplasms, Hormone-Dependent / Q000209:etiology; D009378:Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*