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Intraparenchymal anaplastic meningioma in a child: A rare entity
Khursheed Nayil1, Rumana Makhdoomi1, Rayees Malik1
1Department of Neurosurgery, Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar, Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Abstract:
Brain tumors are not rare in children. The common brain tumors in children are medulloblastomas and craniopharyngiomas. Intraparenchymal meningiomas are very rare. We report a case of intraparenchymal meningioma in a child who was operated with a preoperative impression of a primitive neuroectodermal tumor.
Insights
Pediatric brain tumors are common, but intraparenchymal meningiomas are rare. This case highlights a rare intraparenchymal meningioma in a child, initially misdiagnosed as a primitive neuroectodermal tumor.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric neuro-oncology
- Neurosurgery
- Pediatric pathology
Background:
- Brain tumors represent a significant oncological challenge in pediatric populations.
- Common pediatric brain tumors include medulloblastomas and craniopharyngiomas.
- Intraparenchymal meningiomas are exceptionally uncommon in children.
Observation:
- This report details a rare case of an intraparenchymal meningioma in a pediatric patient.
- The child underwent surgical intervention for the brain lesion.
- Preoperative diagnostic imaging suggested a primitive neuroectodermal tumor.
Findings:
- Histopathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of intraparenchymal meningioma.
- The tumor's location within the brain parenchyma was confirmed.
- The case underscores the diagnostic challenges posed by rare pediatric brain tumors.
Implications:
- Accurate preoperative diagnosis is crucial for appropriate surgical planning and patient management.
- This case expands the understanding of rare pediatric brain tumor presentations.
- Highlights the importance of considering differential diagnoses in pediatric neuro-oncology.
