Mucin-Rich Brain Metastasis May Show the T2-FLAIR Mismatch Sign: A Case Report and Literature Review

Abstract

This study describes a unique case of single mucin-rich brain metastasis in a patient with breast cancer, mimicking the T2-fluid attenuation inversion recovery (FLAIR) mismatch sign and masquerading as an isocitrate dehydrogenase-mutant astrocytoma. This case highlights the importance of considering mucin-rich lesions in the differential diagnosis of intracranial tumors exhibiting T2-FLAIR mismatch. Clinicians must recognize the potential convergence in imaging characteristics between these metastases and gliomas to guarantee prompt and accurate patient care.

Keywords

• brain metastasis
• glioma
• t2-flair mismatch
• breast cancer
• mucin