Abstract
Meningeal carcinomatosis is is the diffuse infiltration of the meninges by metastatic carcinoma. Patients usually have a known underlying malignancy, hut primary presentation can be with symptoms of meningeal involvement. The cases are reported of two patients who presented with sensorineural hearing loss. The roles of gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging and cerebrospinal fuid cytology in reaching the diagnosis are discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 119-121 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh |
| Volume | 43 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Apr 1998 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- acoustic nerve
- meningeal neoplasms
- sensorineural hearing loss