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Olfactory groove meningioma and multiple aneurysms. Case report
F Maiuri1, G Iaconetta, B Gallicchio
12a facoltà di Medicina, Università di Napoli, Istituti di Neurochirurgia e Radiologia II.
Acta Neurologica
|February 1, 1992
Summary
This case study highlights a rare occurrence of olfactory groove meningioma alongside multiple intracranial aneurysms. The study discusses the infrequent association between these two conditions and their typical locations.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Neurology
- Oncology
Background:
- Meningiomas are tumors arising from the meninges, the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
- Intracranial aneurysms are abnormal bulges or ballooning in the wall of a blood vessel in the brain.
Observation:
- The case involves a patient diagnosed with an olfactory groove meningioma.
- The patient also presented with multiple intracranial aneurysms.
Findings:
- The co-occurrence of meningiomas and intracranial aneurysms is infrequent.
- When both conditions are present, meningiomas are often found on the brain's convexity.
- Aneurysms are more commonly observed in the anterior cerebral-anterior communicating artery complex or middle cerebral artery regions.
Implications:
- This case contributes to understanding the rare association between meningiomas and aneurysms.
- Further research may elucidate potential shared etiological factors or coincidental occurrences.
- Understanding lesion locations is crucial for surgical planning and patient management.