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Cystic meningiomas in infancy
Yonsei Medical Journal
|December 1, 1991
Abstract:
A suprasellar meningioma with multiple intratumoral cysts in a 6-month-old boy is reported. A review of literature disclosed only 11 cases so far. They showed a characteristic predominance in males and predominance of fibroblastic type on pathological examination. Intratumoral cystes are less common than peritumoral cysts. The various hypothesis regarding cyst formation are discussed.
Insights
This report details a rare suprasellar meningioma with multiple intratumoral cysts in an infant. Such cases are uncommon, predominantly affecting males and often presenting as fibroblastic tumors.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric neurosurgery
- Neuro-oncology
- Cystic lesions in brain tumors
Background:
- Suprasellar meningiomas are rare intracranial tumors.
- Intratumoral cysts are an uncommon feature in meningiomas, particularly in pediatric cases.
Observation:
- A case of suprasellar meningioma with multiple intratumoral cysts in a 6-month-old boy is presented.
- Literature review identified only 11 previously reported cases of pediatric suprasellar meningiomas with intratumoral cysts.
Findings:
- Pediatric suprasellar meningiomas with intratumoral cysts exhibit a male predominance.
- Fibroblastic meningioma is the predominant pathological subtype in these rare cases.
- Intratumoral cysts are less frequent than peritumoral cysts in this tumor type.
Implications:
- Understanding the pathogenesis of cyst formation in meningiomas is crucial.
- This case contributes to the limited literature on pediatric cystic suprasellar meningiomas.
- Further research may elucidate specific factors contributing to cyst development in these tumors.