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Extramedullary subdural meningioma after trauma
V Kasantikul1, S Charuchaikul, S Shuangshoti
1Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Abstract:
A 61-year-old man had an extramedullary subdural meningioma occurring close to the site of an old vertebral traumatic fracture and spinal cord injury. The tumor was discovered 3 years after the spinal trauma. This finding supports the existence of a causal relationship between trauma and subsequent tumor development. A review of the literature disclosed only one other case of intraspinal meningioma after the traumatic fracture of the spine with spinal cord compression.
Insights
Traumatic spinal injury may precede the development of extramedullary subdural meningiomas. This case report suggests a potential causal link between spinal trauma and subsequent tumor formation, a rare occurrence.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Spinal Oncology
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- Extramedullary subdural meningiomas are rare tumors.
- Spinal cord injuries can result from vertebral trauma.
- The etiology of meningiomas is not fully understood.
Observation:
- A 61-year-old male presented with an extramedullary subdural meningioma.
- The tumor was located near the site of a previous vertebral fracture and spinal cord injury.
- The meningioma was diagnosed three years post-trauma.
Findings:
- This case supports a potential causal relationship between spinal trauma and meningioma development.
- Literature review identified only one prior instance of intraspinal meningioma following traumatic vertebral fracture and spinal cord compression.
Implications:
- Trauma may be a contributing factor in the pathogenesis of certain spinal meningiomas.
- Further research is warranted to explore the link between trauma and meningioma development.
- This case highlights the importance of considering tumor formation after significant spinal trauma.