Adenocarcinoma of Meckel's cave: case report.
A rare localization of adenocarcinoma in Meckel's cave is reported in a 58-year-old woman, who had a 5-month history of pain and altered sensation in the second division of the left trigeminal nerve. Removal of the lesion was achieved by a subtemporal route. Histology showed this to be an adenocarcinoma. The patient underwent investigations for a primary tumor; the investigations were all negative, and the patient was subsequently treated with a course of radiotherapy. At 4-month follow-up, there was no evidence of recurrence, and she remains symptomatically well. The various mechanisms of secondary localization are discussed.
Tacconi
L
L
Department of Neurological Surgery, National Hospital, London, England.
Arulampalam
T
T
Johnston
F
F
Symon
L
L
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D001921:Brain / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D003389:Cranial Nerve Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D014276:Trigeminal Nerve / Q000503:physiopathology