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Open Access 01-12-2019 | Computed Tomography | Case report

Diffuse cavernous hemangioma of the skull misdiagnosed as skull metastasis in breast cancer patient: one case report and literature review

Authors: Huizhi Liu, Xiaojing Chang, Hua Shang, Feng Li, Huandi Zhou, Xiaoying Xue

Published in: BMC Cancer | Issue 1/2019

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Abstract

Background

Primary intraosseous cavernous hemangiomas (PICHs) of the skull are extremely rare. To date, diffuse cranial hemangioma of skull has not been reported. In cancer patients, it is often misdiagnosed as metastasis.

Case presentation

Here, we presented a case of a 50-year-old female patient suffering from slightly headache who received breast cancer modified radical mastectomy in 2004, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging findings revealed abnormal lesions of diffuse skull which were misdiagnosed as skull metastasis, and the relevant literatures were also reviewed.

Conclusions

Diffuse cavernous hemangioma of the skull is exceedingly rare, and imaging data are not typical. The condition is often misdiagnosed, and pathological evaluation is necessary and important. In cases where the mass cannot be completely removed by surgery, radiotherapy could be beneficial.
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Metadata
Title
Diffuse cavernous hemangioma of the skull misdiagnosed as skull metastasis in breast cancer patient: one case report and literature review
Authors
Huizhi Liu
Xiaojing Chang
Hua Shang
Feng Li
Huandi Zhou
Xiaoying Xue
Publication date
01-12-2019

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