Presentation
Known to have breast cancer.
Patient Data
Age: Adult
Gender: Female
This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.
From the case:
Leptomeningeal metastases
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Leptomeningeal enhancement on T1 post contrast images. Note the enhancement in cerebellar folia.
Case Discussion
Primary was breast cancer.
Leptomeningeal metastases, also known as carcinomatous meningitis, refers to the spread of malignant cells through the CSF space.