Brain metastasis from urachal carcinoma.
A case of brain metastasis from urachal carcinoma is reported. Originally the source of the tumor was unknown. Histologic diagnosis of resected specimen was adenocarcinoma. Later removal of urachal carcinoma with partial resection of the bladder revealed adenocarcinoma identical to that of the brain tumor.
Fujiwara
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Department of Neurosurgery, Hamanomachi General Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan.
Takaki
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Hikita
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Kanzaki
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Kuroiwa
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D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000556:secondary*; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000556:secondary*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*