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Metastatic meningioma in the neck
S E Leighton1, G L Rees, B McDonald
1Department of Otolaryngology, Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford.
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|March 1, 1991
Summary
Meningiomas rarely metastasize, but a rare case showed malignant meningioma metastasis to a cervical lymph node nine years post-treatment. This highlights a rare cause of neck masses.
Area of Science:
- Neuro-oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Meningiomas are common central nervous system tumors, accounting for 15% of all intracranial neoplasms.
- Malignant transformation and distant metastasis of meningiomas are exceptionally rare events.
Observation:
- A case report details a patient with a history of meningioma.
- The patient presented with a neck mass nine years after initial diagnosis and treatment.
Findings:
- Histopathological examination confirmed local recurrence and metastasis to a cervical lymph node.
- This represents an unusual presentation of a rare metastatic meningioma.
Implications:
- Malignant meningioma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of neck masses, especially in patients with a prior history of meningioma.
- This case underscores the importance of long-term surveillance for rare metastatic complications of meningiomas.