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September 5, 2025Italian Journal of MedicineOpen Access

P12 | Bilateral internal auditory canal and leptomeningeal metastasis of non-small cell lung carcinoma mimicking neurofibromatosis type 2

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Case report reveals bilateral internal auditory canal and leptomeningeal metastasis of lung carcinoma, highlighting diagnostic challenges.

Key Points

  • Rapid-onset bilateral hearing loss may signal severe conditions like metastasis rather than neurofibromatosis type 2.
  • Misdiagnosis of IAC metastasis can occur due to similarities with vestibular schwannomas observed on MRI.
  • Awareness of IAC metastasis is vital as it presents frequently with alarming symptoms like cauda equina syndrome.
  • Testing for malignancy in patients displaying specific auditory symptoms is essential for early diagnosis.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/68bb3efd2b87ece8dc957bfehttps://doi.org/10.4081/itjm.2025.2202
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