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Recurrent Rhabdoid Meningioma: Case Report.
Jeroen C Jansen1, Jenny Turner, John Sheehy
1Department of ENT, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands.
Summary
Aggressive rhabdoid meningiomas can recur rapidly after surgery. This rare grade III subtype requires prompt, appropriate treatment due to its aggressive nature.
Area of Science:
- Neuro-oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Meningiomas are typically slow-growing tumors with low recurrence rates after subtotal resection.
- Subtotal resection is a common surgical approach for meningioma removal.
Observation:
- A 47-year-old woman experienced a large extracranial meningioma recurrence one year after subtotal resection.
- Histological examination revealed an absence of typical meningioma characteristics in the recurrent tumor.
Findings:
- Immunohistological and ultrastructural studies classified the recurrence as a grade III meningioma, rhabdoid subtype.
- This newly recognized rhabdoid subtype exhibits aggressive behavior.
Implications:
- Aggressive meningioma subtypes necessitate tailored treatment strategies.
- Early recognition and appropriate management are crucial for patients with rhabdoid meningiomas.