Presentation
Left-handed weakness which improved with corticosteroids. Neurological examination reveals left pronator drift and left sided arm and leg weakness.
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Metastatic malignant melanoma
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Right frontoparietal hyperdense intra-axial lesion that enhances in post contrast study. Small surrounding vasogenic edema. No significant mass effect.
From the case:
Metastatic malignant melanoma
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Large right adrenal mass.
From the case:
Metastatic malignant melanoma
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The right adrenal mass has increased in size over time. Two large peritoneal masses can be seen at the left hypochondrial and pelvic regions.
- Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.
Case Discussion
The patient went on to have a craniotomy confirming metastatic malignant melanoma.