Skull metastases with dural extension

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Metastatic breast cancer under chemotherapy.

Patient Data

Age: 60
Gender: Female

Enhancing marrow in the left parietal bone with dural thickening and enhancement directly underneath. 

Case Discussion

This case demonstrates on of the four mechanisms of dural metastases occurrence. 

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