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Meningeal carcinomatosis with decreased visual acuity: a case report.
Clinical Journal of Gastroenterology 2023 December 14
Meningeal carcinomatosis is a condition in which cancer cells diffusely metastasize to the cerebral pia mater in the cerebrospinal membrane or cerebrospinal cavity. It causes a wide array of symptoms according to the site of metastasis. The prognosis is poor, especially in metastasis from solid tumors. This study reports a case of meningeal carcinomatosis caused by advanced gastric cancer, manifested by headache and vision loss. The patient was a 69-year-old man who underwent head computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for persistent headaches. No abnormal findings were found; however, his vision declined, convulsions occurred, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) cytology showed poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma. Therefore, meningeal carcinomatosis was diagnosed. The patient died after receiving FOLFOX therapy to relieve symptoms and prolong his life. An autopsy showed no invasion of the optic nerve or surrounding tissues. As the frequency of complications of meningeal carcinomatosis in solid cancers is rare, it is crucial to actively suspect and make an early diagnosis.
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