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Nervous System Metastasis From Carcinoma of the Lung Three Unusual Cases

Authors: CLARENCE B. WATRIDGE MD, MICHAEL A. TODD MD, ALLEN STREET BOYD MD, RICHARD DeSAUSSURE MD, HARRY FRIEDMAN MD, JAMES T. ROBERTSON MD

Abstract

Carcinoma of the lung, fairly common in middle aged men, may be silent and have its first manifestation as a metastatic lesion. In 25% to 35% of such cases the metastases are to the nervous system. Management is dependent upon many factors but satisfactory results can be obtained with proper screening. Three cases of nervous system metastases are presented—one occurred in an unusual site; one had an unusual clinical syndrome and one had prolonged latency.

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