Brain metastases from lung cancer

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Headaches and walk disturbance in a patient treated for lung cancer.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Male

Three intra-axial cerebellar masses, the largest on the right, eliciting a low signal on T1, a slightly high signal on T2 and FLAIR with restricted diffusion of the solid non-necrotic component and ring enhancement on the postcontrast sequence. No calcification or hemorrhagic component seen on GE. Moderate surrounding vasogenic edema with a mass effect on the 4th ventricle and brainstem.

Case Discussion

The MRI features of enhancing intra-axial cerebellar lesions in a patient treated for lung cancer are most consistent with brain metastases.

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