Superior Sagittal Sinus Tumor Eroding through the Skull: An Unfamiliar Presentation of Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Literature Review
Joint Authors
Sadik, K. W.
Dayoub, H.
Bonatti, H.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-11-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) most commonly develops in patients with liver cirrhosis caused by hepatitis C and B virus.
HCC is the most common cause of death in people with cirrhosis.
The lungs, bone, and lymph nodes are frequent sites of metastasis of HCC.
Patients and Methods.
We present a case of solitary skull metastasis as the first symptom of HCC.
A literature review with regard to HCC skull metastasis was undertaken.
Results.
This patient had HCC based on chronic hepatitis C.
He presented with an erosive lesion masquerading as a scalp lipoma resulting in hepatocellular carcinoma with retrograde reflux and sinus metastases.
The lesion was ultimately resected, but the patient died within one week from liver failure.
Seventeen similar cases were found in the literature.
Median age of the patients was 58 years with 95% being male and 35% having viral hepatitis.
Surgery was the preferred treatment with chemotherapy and radiation being other options.
Outcome was acceptable but baseline liver disease is a limiting factor.
Discussion.
Cranial metastases of HCC are rare but should be considered in patients with chronic hepatitis C presenting with scalp skin lesions.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sadik, K. W.& Dayoub, H.& Bonatti, H.. 2019. Superior Sagittal Sinus Tumor Eroding through the Skull: An Unfamiliar Presentation of Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Literature Review. Case Reports in Surgery،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1144865
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sadik, K. W.…[et al.]. Superior Sagittal Sinus Tumor Eroding through the Skull: An Unfamiliar Presentation of Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Literature Review. Case Reports in Surgery No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1144865
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sadik, K. W.& Dayoub, H.& Bonatti, H.. Superior Sagittal Sinus Tumor Eroding through the Skull: An Unfamiliar Presentation of Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Literature Review. Case Reports in Surgery. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1144865
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1144865