Spontaneous epidural hematoma from a hepatocellular carcinoma metastasis to the skull--case report

Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo). 1992 May;32(5):300-2. doi: 10.2176/nmc.32.300.

Abstract

A rare case of acute epidural hematoma originating from a hepatocellular carcinoma metastasis to the skull in a 52-year-old male is reported. The skull metastasis and epidural hematoma were completely removed, but he died of large liver tumor. Histological examination of the removed tumor showed many sinusoid-like blood vessels, which probably lead to hemorrhage and formation of epidural hematoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / pathology*
  • Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / diagnostic imaging
  • Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Liver Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Skull Neoplasms / complications
  • Skull Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Skull Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed