[Metastasis of non-small cell lung cancer to the atlas]

Lijec Vjesn. 2001 May-Jun;123(5-6):126-8.
[Article in Croatian]

Abstract

Metastatic lesions of the primary non-small cell lung cancer to the atlas have not been previously described. We report a 66-year-old female patient with the primary non-small cell lung cancer and a metastatic lesion to the atlas. Clinicopathologic, radiologic features and treatment of this tumor are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / diagnosis
  • Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / secondary*
  • Cervical Atlas*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Spinal Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Spinal Neoplasms / secondary*