Calcified cerebral metastases

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

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Patient Data

Age: 65 years
Gender: Female

Multiple supratentorial masses, the largest measuring 21 mm in the right middle frontal gyrus, many of which are calcified. They are surrounded by vasogenic edema. They presumably represent calcified metastases, presumably due to prior therapy.

Case Discussion

This patient is known to have metastatic breast cancer, with cerebral metastases, treated with combined chemotherapy and radiotherapy. 

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