Cerebellopontine angle
Encyclopedia
The cerebellopontine angle is a structure at the margin of the cerebellum
and pons
.
Breast cancer
can metastasize to the cerebellopontine angle.
It can be a site for lipoma
.
It is where acoustic neuromas are usually found.
Cerebellum
The cerebellum is a region of the brain that plays an important role in motor control. It may also be involved in some cognitive functions such as attention and language, and in regulating fear and pleasure responses, but its movement-related functions are the most solidly established...
and pons
Pons
The pons is a structure located on the brain stem, named after the Latin word for "bridge" or the 16th-century Italian anatomist and surgeon Costanzo Varolio . It is superior to the medulla oblongata, inferior to the midbrain, and ventral to the cerebellum. In humans and other bipeds this means it...
.
Breast cancer
Breast cancer
Breast cancer is cancer originating from breast tissue, most commonly from the inner lining of milk ducts or the lobules that supply the ducts with milk. Cancers originating from ducts are known as ductal carcinomas; those originating from lobules are known as lobular carcinomas...
can metastasize to the cerebellopontine angle.
It can be a site for lipoma
Lipoma
A lipoma is a benign tumor composed of adipose tissue. It is the most common form of soft tissue tumor. Lipomas are soft to the touch, usually movable, and are generally painless. Many lipomas are small but can enlarge to sizes greater than six centimeters. Lipomas are commonly found in adults...
.
It is where acoustic neuromas are usually found.
External links
- http://www.path.utah.edu/casepath/PM%20Cases/PMCase7/PMCase7Part4.htm