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Intraventricular cystic meningioma
Prabal Deb1, Hirdesh Sahani, Harjinder Singh Bhatoe
1Department of Pathology, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India.
Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics
|July 13, 2010
Summary
This case report details an intraventricular cystic meningioma in a 45-year-old male. Surgical removal was successful, highlighting this rare tumor presentation.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Oncology
Background:
- Intraventricular meningiomas are rare tumors, typically arising from the choroid plexus or ependymal lining.
- Cystic components within intraventricular meningiomas are uncommon, posing diagnostic and surgical challenges.
Observation:
- A 45-year-old male presented with a one-month history of global headache, memory loss, and behavioral changes.
- Neurological examination revealed no deficits. Neuroimaging demonstrated a left lateral ventricular mass with mixed solid and cystic features.
Findings:
- Histopathological analysis confirmed a meningothelial meningioma, a benign subtype, with no atypical features.
- The tumor was completely excised using an anterior transcallosal surgical approach.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering intraventricular cystic meningiomas in the differential diagnosis of ventricular masses.
- Complete surgical resection is the primary treatment, with a favorable prognosis for benign meningiomas.
- Further research into the pathogenesis and optimal management of cystic intraventricular meningiomas is warranted.
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