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Bilateral Meckel's cave amyloidoma: a case report.
N Gültaşli1, L van den Hauwe, M Bruneau
1Department of Neuroradiology, Erasme Hospital, 808, Lennik Road, Brussels, Belgium. ngultasli@yahoo.com
Summary
This report details a rare case of bilateral amyloidoma in Meckel
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pathology
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Amyloidomas are rare tumors, with primary solitary amyloidoma of Meckel's cave being exceptionally uncommon.
- Bilateral involvement of Meckel's cave by amyloidoma is exceedingly rare, with limited documented cases.
Observation:
- A 57-year-old woman presented with pseudotumor masses affecting both Meckel's caves.
- The condition led to the development of trigeminal neuropathy.
Findings:
- Histological examination of surgical biopsy specimens confirmed the diagnosis of amyloidoma.
- This case represents one of the few documented instances of bilateral primary amyloidoma in Meckel's cave.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering amyloidoma in the differential diagnosis of bilateral Meckel's cave masses.
- Contributes to the limited literature on rare neurological and pathological conditions affecting the trigeminal nerve pathways.