Synchronous Presentation of Cavernous Sinus Metastasis and Cervical Cancer: A Case Report and Review of Literature

World J Oncol. 2014 Dec;5(5-6):228-231. doi: 10.14740/wjon854w. Epub 2014 Dec 3.

Abstract

Uterine cervical cancers customarily spread by local extension to the adjacent viscera or through lymphatic embolization to the retroperitoneal lymph nodes. Distant hematogenous spread particularly to the brain is an uncommon and late event which heralds a poor prognosis. We report a case of uterine squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix with unusual simultaneous presentation of cavernous sinus metastasis and multiple brain metastases while reviewing the current literature on this clinical entity.

Keywords: Brain metastasis; Cavernous sinus metastasis; Cervical cancer; Sixth nerve palsy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports