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Posterior mediastinal ectopic meningioma: a case report
Chenying Lu1, Xianghua Hu2, Min Xu3
1Department of Radiology, Lishui Hospital of Zhejiang University, Lishui Central Hospital, the Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, No. 289, Kuocang Rd., Lishui, District 323000, Zhejiang, China. luchenying_1981@163.com.
Abstract:
Primary ectopic meningiomas occurring in the mediastinal region are extremely rare. So far, only five cases of primary mediastinal meningioma have been reported in the literatures. The imaging characteristics and the clinicopathological significance of mediastinal psammomatous meningioma have not been detailed. Here, we report the case of a 42-year-old male with primary posterior mediastinal psammomatous meningioma. The clinical features, imaging, and pathological findings are carefully analyzed, and the relevant literatures were reviewed.
Insights
Primary mediastinal meningiomas are rare tumors. This report details a unique case of posterior mediastinal psammomatous meningioma, enhancing understanding of this rare condition.
Area of Science:
- Thoracic oncology
- Neurosurgery
- Pathology
Background:
- Primary ectopic meningiomas in the mediastinum are exceptionally rare, with only five cases previously documented.
- The imaging and clinicopathological features of mediastinal psammomatous meningiomas remain underexplored in medical literature.
