Leptomeningeal carcinomatosis of gastric cancer misdiagnosed as vestibular schwannoma.

J Korean Neurosurg Soc

Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

Published: July 2014

AI Article Synopsis

  • Gastric cancer is a major cause of cancer deaths in Asian countries, especially Korea.
  • A case of leptomeningeal carcinomatosis (LC) from gastric cancer was misdiagnosed as vestibular schwannoma due to similar imaging features.
  • The case highlights the need for clinicians to be aware of the potential for delayed leptomeningeal metastasis in gastric cancer patients.

Article Abstract

Gastric cancer is one of the most common causes of cancer-related death in Asian countries, including Korea. We experienced a case of leptomeningeal carcinomatosis (LC) from gastric cancer that was originally misdiagnosed as vestibular schwannoma based on the similar radiological characteristics. To our knowledge, LC from gastric cancer is very rare. In conclusion, our experience with this case suggests that clinicians should consider the possibility of delayed leptomeningeal metastasis when treating patients with gastric cancer.

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