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[Meningioma with pseudo-vascular disclosure]
F Lisovoski1, A Revol, A Vighetto
1Service de Neurologie, Hôpital neurologique, Lyon.
Presse Medicale (Paris, France : 1983)
|March 14, 1992
Summary
Intracranial supratentorial meningiomas can present as pseudo-vascular syndromes, mimicking stroke. Tumor location influences symptoms, but size does not correlate with syndrome duration in these rare cases.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Oncology
Context:
- Intracranial supratentorial meningiomas are tumors arising from the meninges.
- Pseudo-vascular syndromes are neurological deficits that mimic cerebrovascular events.
Purpose:
- To investigate the clinical presentation and characteristics of intracranial supratentorial meningiomas presenting as pseudo-vascular syndromes.
Summary:
- A retrospective review of 125 meningioma cases identified 10 presenting with pseudo-vascular syndromes.
- Clinical manifestations varied based on tumor location, not tumor size.
- Demographics (age, sex ratio) were similar to patients with classic meningioma symptoms like seizures or deficits.
Impact:
- Highlights an uncommon presentation of meningiomas, aiding in differential diagnosis for stroke-like symptoms.
- Emphasizes the importance of considering meningiomas in the evaluation of pseudo-vascular syndromes.
- Contributes to understanding the varied clinical spectrum of supratentorial meningiomas.