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[Meningiomas in pediatric patients: report of 2 cases]

R A Hanel1, C E Tatsui, J C Araujo

  • 1Hospital Nossa Senhora das Graças, Curitiba, PR, Brasil. rhanel@hotmail.com

Arquivos De Neuro-Psiquiatria
|October 6, 2001
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric meningiomas are rare intracranial tumors. This study highlights two successful surgical resections in children, emphasizing their inclusion in the differential diagnosis for childhood brain lesions.

Area of Science:

  • Neuro-oncology
  • Pediatric Neurosurgery

Background:

  • Meningiomas represent 1-4% of pediatric primary intracranial tumors, with incidence increasing with age.
  • While generally lacking gender prevalence, some studies note adult male or female tendencies.
  • This study focuses on clinical, radiological, and histological aspects of pediatric meningiomas, alongside treatment and prognosis.

Observation:

  • Two pediatric cases of meningioma are presented: a 2-year-old boy with seizures and a 12-year-old girl with headaches.
  • Radiological imaging (CT scans) revealed right parietal and right frontal lesions, respectively.
  • Both lesions were completely resected via surgery.

Findings:

  • Histological examination confirmed meningioma in both pediatric patients.
  • The young boy remains seizure-free and without deficits 17 months post-surgery.
  • The young girl is asymptomatic 20 months after her craniotomy and tumor resection.

Implications:

  • Pediatric meningiomas, though uncommon, warrant consideration in the differential diagnosis of pediatric intracranial expansive lesions.
  • Successful surgical management offers a favorable prognosis for childhood meningiomas.
  • Further research into the specific characteristics and optimal management of pediatric meningiomas is valuable.

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