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Left frontal Metastatic(primary in lung)

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Dr. Chris Ekong


Case 1

Age: 62

Sex: Female

History: Sudden onset of confusion and dysphasia for 3 weeks. Known smoker.


Examination:

Examination showed Dysphasia, confusion, drowsiness, and right hemiparesis.


X-Rays

Chest X-Ray showing a mass lesion (Ca Lung).


CT of Lung showing a mass lesion (Ca of Lung).


CT without contrast of brain showing a metastatic tumor (primary in the lung).


Treatment:

Surgical excision of the brain lesion and radition for the lung lesion.


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