Facial Pain and Cranial Nerve Issues in Skin Cancer Patient
Author Information
Author(s): Viken Janina, Bendtsen Lars, Hansen Klaus, Katholm Morten, Laursen Henning, Hastrup Nina, Gideon Peter, Ashina Messoud
Primary Institution: Danish Headache Center and Department of Neurology, Glostrup Hospital
Conclusion
The case highlights the challenges in diagnosing perineural spread of squamous cell carcinoma due to similar symptoms with other conditions.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had multiple cranial neuropathies due to perineural spread of squamous cell carcinoma.
- Initial diagnostic procedures included multiple biopsies and MRI scans, which were often unremarkable.
- The patient experienced severe facial pain and neurological symptoms over several years.
Takeaway
This study talks about a 78-year-old man who had severe facial pain because of skin cancer spreading to his nerves, which was hard to diagnose.
Methodology
The case report details the patient's medical history, symptoms, diagnostic procedures, and treatment.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
78-year-old male with a history of skin cancer.
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