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[Intracranial meningioma in an infant. Report of a case]
S Ait Benali1, A Elazhari, M Choukri
1Service de Neurochirurgie, CHU Ibn Rochd, Casablanca, Maroc.
Neuro-Chirurgie
|November 24, 1999
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A rare benign temporal meningioma was diagnosed in a 1-month-old infant presenting with atypical seizures. This case highlights key aspects of infant meningiomas.
Area of Science:
- Neuro-oncology
- Pediatric Neurology
Background:
- Meningiomas are typically adult tumors, rarely occurring in infants.
- Benign temporal meningiomas in neonates are exceptionally uncommon.
Abstract:
We report a case of a benign temporal meningioma in 1 month old infant. The diagnosis was revealed by atypical seizure. The physical exam was normal. We underline the epidemiological, clinical and prognostic aspects of this condition.