Spinal epidural metastasis in an endometrial carcinoma patient

John V Brown 3rd; Janet M Stallman; Humberto Wong; Christopher M Duma; Bram H Goldstein

doi:10.1016/j.gynor.2011.11.007

Spinal epidural metastasis in an endometrial carcinoma patient

Gynecol Oncol Case Rep. 2011 Dec 3;2(1):20-2. doi: 10.1016/j.gynor.2011.11.007. eCollection 2011.

Authors

John V Brown 3rd¹, Janet M Stallman², Humberto Wong³, Christopher M Duma⁴, Bram H Goldstein¹

Affiliations

¹ Gynecologic Oncology Associates & Hoag Memorial Hospital, Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Newport Beach, CA, USA.
² Hoag Memorial Hospital, Department of Pathology, Newport Beach, CA, USA.
³ Hoag Memorial Hospital, Department of Radiology, Newport Beach, CA, USA.
⁴ Hoag Memorial Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery, Newport Beach, CA, USA.

Abstract

► The incidence of CNS metastases from endometrial cancer is quite uncommon. ► We report on an endometrial cancer patient who developed a metastatic epidural mass. ► Oncology physicians should remain vigilant in order to effectuate prompt treatment and potentially benefit the patient's outcome.

Keywords: Endometrial carcinoma; Spinal epidural metastasis; Treatment.