[A histologically-verified triple cancer--report of a rare case involving a primary brain tumor].

Abstract

Histologically-verified triple cancers that include a malignant brain tumor are rare. According to the Japan Autopsy Annuals, only 8 cases since 1958 have been so far documented. A case combining a malignant melanoma, a medulloblastoma, and a thyroid cancer is herein presented, along with a review of the literature. In March, 1983, a 27-year-old female who, 7 years prior to admission, had had malignant melanoma on the right hand removed, complained of headaches and vertigo. A CT scan revealed a right cerebellar mass lesions, which subsequently proved to medulloblastoma. Three years later, a struma was found and subtotal thyroidectomy revealed a papillary adenocarcinoma.

• Authors: H Ohi, K Kikuchi, K Futawatari, M Kowada
• Journal: Gan no rinsho. Japan journal of cancer clinics (Gan No Rinsho) Vol. 34 Issue 8 Pg. 1001-5 (Jul 1988) ISSN: 0021-4949 [Print] Japan
• PMID: 3043037 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article, Review)

Topics

• Adenocarcinoma, Papillary (pathology)
• Adult
• Brain Neoplasms (pathology)
• Female
• Humans
• Medulloblastoma (pathology)
• Melanoma (pathology)
• Neoplasms, Multiple Primary
• Skin Neoplasms (pathology)
• Thyroid Neoplasms (pathology)