Li X, Jing M, Dai Y, Xing X. Tumor-to-tumor metastasis: A case report of metastasis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma to meningioma and review of the literature.
Medicine (Baltimore) 2023;
102:e33500. [PMID:
37058069 PMCID:
PMC10101248 DOI:
10.1097/md.0000000000033500]
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Abstract
RATIONALE
Tumor to tumor metastasis is a rare phenomenon clinically, especially tumor to meningioma metastasis. Here, we present an unusual case of metastasis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma to meningioma.
PATIENT CONCERNS
A 55-year-old man, with a history of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, developed neurological symptoms.
DIAGNOSIS
Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging revealed a mass on left temporoparietal lobe, indicating the presence of meningioma. The pathologist diagnosed the metastasis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (differentiated non-keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma) to meningioma.
INTERVENTIONS
Chemotherapy and immunotherapy were performed following the resection.
OUTCOMES
The patient has been well and no relapses has been observed.
LESSONS
Doctors should be aware of the presence of tumor-to-tumor metastasis, which is a rare phenomenon. A positive history of primary extracranial tumor should raise the suspicion of potential tumor-to-tumor metastasis.
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