SKULL BASE LEIOMYOSARCOMA METASTASIS MANIFESTING ITSELF AS OCCIPITAL CONDYLE SYNDROME. A CASE REPORT
https://doi.org/10.17650/2222-1468-2013-0-1-56-59
Abstract
The occipital condyle syndrome (OCS) is a rare and little-known neurological syndrome pathognomonic of metastatic involvement of the occipital condyle. OCS is the first significant sign of secondary involvement of the atlantooccipital joint in patients with a history of cancer. The early detection of skull base metastases permits timely use of radiation treatments and avoidance of surgical interventions.
About the Authors
M. A. Stepanyan
Acad. N.N. Burdenko Neurosurgery Research Institute, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
V. A. Cherekaev
Acad. N.N. Burdenko Neurosurgery Research Institute, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
A. B. Kadasheva
Acad. N.N. Burdenko Neurosurgery Research Institute, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
D. L. Rotin
Acad. N.N. Burdenko Neurosurgery Research Institute, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
E. R. Vetlova
Acad. N.N. Burdenko Neurosurgery Research Institute, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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Stepanyan M.A., Cherekaev V.A., Kadasheva A.B., Rotin D.L., Vetlova E.R. SKULL BASE LEIOMYOSARCOMA METASTASIS MANIFESTING ITSELF AS OCCIPITAL CONDYLE SYNDROME. A CASE REPORT. Head and Neck Tumors (HNT). 2013;(1):56-59. https://doi.org/10.17650/2222-1468-2013-0-1-56-59
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