Neurologic complications of Merkel cell carcinoma
- 1 January 1994
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Springer Nature in Journal of Neuro-Oncology
- Vol. 22 (3) , 231-234
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf01052924
Abstract
We describe a 61-year-old man with a multiple neurologic complication of Merkel cell carcinoma, a rare skin cancer. An enhancing brain mass, and cytologically proven leptomeningeal disease produced a succession of symptoms including seizures, bilateral radiculopathies, myoclonus, a cauda equina syndrome and altered mental status. Aggressive treatment prolonged his survival marginally.Keywords
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