Metastatic adenocarcinoma masquerading as a solitary nerve sheath tumour

C. C. Wigfield; D. A. Hilton; M. G. Coleman; P. C. Whitfield

doi:10.1080/02688690310001611260

Metastatic adenocarcinoma masquerading as a solitary nerve sheath tumour

C. C. Wigfield, D. A. Hilton, M. G. Coleman, P. C. Whitfield^*

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University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

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Abstract

We present a case of a solitary metastasis of an adenocarcinoma to a dorsal root ganglion (DRG) following a disease free interval of 12 years after resection of a Duke's C carcinoma. The presentation of this unusually placed metastasis was associated with a 3-year complex pain syndrome and radiological appearances consistent with benign disease. The case highlights the importance of not dismissing unusual lesions as innocent in the presence of a history of malignant disease.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	459-461
Number of pages	3
Journal	British Journal of Neurosurgery
Volume	17
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/02688690310001611260
Publication status	Published - Oct 2003
Externally published	Yes

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Surgery
Neurology (clinical)

Keywords

Colorectal adenocarcinoma
Dorsal root ganglion
Metastases
Nerve sheath tumour

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