{"id":"92b95f6e-632e-4c4a-b0d9-b3d49625dbbb","slug":"metastatic-cervical-carcinoma-to-the-brain-masquerading-as-a-butterfly-glioma-a-case-report","title":"Metastatic cervical carcinoma to the brain masquerading as a butterfly glioma: A case report","authors":["Anna Kimata","Hael Abdulrazeq","Michael Kritselis","Tori Riccelli","Matthew Anderson","Richard Dowd","Ivana Dellale","Prakash Sampath"],"abstract":"Background: Metastatic cervical cancer to the brain is a rare occurrence, representing approximately 1.5% of metastatic cases. We report a rare presentation of cervical cancer with brain metastasis to the corpus callosum. The patient was initially suspected to have a primary glioma but was diagnosed with a metastatic cervical carcinoma lesion through both stereotactic and then opens biopsy. Case Description: A 53-year-old female, with Stage III adenosquamous cervical carcinoma, presented with a large heterogeneously enhancing mass in the corpus callosum body with extension in the cingulate gyrus concerning for glioma. A stereotactic biopsy revealed hypercellular and gliotic brain tissue, while an open biopsy showed an epithelioid neoplasm consistent with metastatic cervical adenosquamous carcinoma. The patient underwent a craniotomy and recovered well and was discharged in stable condition. Conclusion: Brain metastases from cervical cancer are uncommon. We present a rare case of metastatic cervical carcinoma which appeared on imaging to mimic a butterfly glioma. The patient’s history and histopathological examination were essential in determining the correct diagnosis and receiving timely treatment.","thumbnailUrl":"https://sni-digital-videos.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/92b95f6e-632e-4c4a-b0d9-b3d49625dbbb/featured/hero-1781560125207.png","publishDate":"2023-08-04T00:00:00.000Z","doi":"10.25259/SNI_329_2023","categories":["Neuro-oncology","Case Report"],"fullTextUrl":"https://surgicalneurologyint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/12485/SNI-14-275.pdf"}