Cerebral metastases from epithelial ovarian carcinoma.
We describe four patients with epithelial ovarian carcinoma and cerebral metastases. Cerebral metastases are still an infrequent occurrence in this malignancy but, as treatment for ovarian cancer produces more long-term survivors, such uncommon patterns of spread may become more frequent. Part of a future successful cure for this disorder may require the recognition of the central nervous system as a potential sanctuary site for metastatic disease.
D000328:Adult; D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003536:Cystadenocarcinoma / Q000556:secondary* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms; D013997:Time Factors