Sphenoidal metastasis from prostate carcinoma. Case report and review of the literature

Authors
Telera, S Carloia, S Cavallotti, D Bosco, S Manni, M Cecconi, L
Citation
S. Telera et al., Sphenoidal metastasis from prostate carcinoma. Case report and review of the literature, NEUROCHIRE, 47(1), 2001, pp. 61-65
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Neurology
Journal title
NEUROCHIRURGIE
ISSN journal
00283770 → ACNP
Volume
47
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
61 - 65
Database
ISI
SICI code
0028-3770(200102)47:1<61:SMFPCC>2.0.ZU;2-Q
Abstract
A case of an uncommon sphenoidal metastasis from prostate carcinoma with cr anial nerve involvement is described. Current concepts of metastatic spread of this tumor to the skull base, clinical signs and therapeutic approaches are reviewed in the light of the available literature.