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Rhabdoid meningioma: analysis of one case
Qin Tian1, Fucheng Zhang, Liquan Bi
1Department of Radiotherapy, The General Hospital of Jinan Military Command, 25 Shifan Road, Jinan, Shandong Province, 250031, China.
Introduction:
Rhabdoid meningioma (RM) is rare, and it occurs mainly in children. We report the clinical and pathological features of rhabdoid meningioma in a 9-year-old child.
Material And Methods:
A 9-year-old child with RM presented to our hospital with headache that had persisted for 3 days. Magnetic resonance imaging of his brain demonstrated supratentorial lesions of the right temporal petrous bone and cisterna magna cyst. He underwent surgery on January 13, 2010. The pathological diagnosis was rhabdoid meningioma (grade III). The patient underwent radiotherapy with 30 Gy/16 fractions delivered to the recurrent tumor after surgery. The patient died in December as a result of complications of recurrent meningioma.
Conclusion:
The accumulated data, including this current case, demonstrate the difficulties in reaching the diagnosis and providing treatment for this disease as a consequence of its low incidence, aggressive nature, and poor treatment options for children with rhabdoid meningioma.
Insights
Rhabdoid meningioma (RM), a rare brain tumor primarily affecting children, presents diagnostic and treatment challenges. This case highlights the aggressive nature and poor outcomes associated with pediatric RM.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Oncology
- Neuro-oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Rhabdoid meningioma (RM) is an exceptionally rare tumor, predominantly diagnosed in pediatric patients.
- This report details the clinical and pathological characteristics of RM in a 9-year-old child.
Observation:
- The patient presented with a 3-day history of headache, exhibiting supratentorial lesions on MRI.
- Surgical intervention revealed a diagnosis of rhabdoid meningioma (WHO grade III).
Findings:
- The child received radiotherapy for recurrent tumor post-surgery.
- Despite treatment, the patient succumbed to complications arising from the recurrent meningioma.
Implications:
- Diagnosing and treating pediatric rhabdoid meningioma is challenging due to its rarity and aggressive behavior.
- Limited treatment options contribute to the poor prognosis for children diagnosed with this rare brain tumor.