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Giant Atypical Intraventricular Meningioma in a Child
Neofytos Prodromou1, George A Alexiou, Kalliopi Stefanaki
1Department of Neurosurgery, Children's Hospital 'Agia Sofia', Athens, Greece.
Abstract:
We present the case of a 14-year-old boy with a giant tumor of the lateral ventricle. The patient was operated upon. Histopathology showed the presence of an atypical meningioma. Postoperative imaging confirmed the complete tumor excision. Meningiomas although frequent in adults are rare in children. Intraventricular meningiomas are exceedingly rare. Complete surgical excision should be the goal of treatment and is usually associated with a favorable outcome.
Insights
This case study details a rare giant atypical meningioma in a child's lateral ventricle. Complete surgical removal was successful, indicating favorable outcomes for this uncommon pediatric brain tumor.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Neuro-oncology
- Tumor Histopathology
Background:
- Meningiomas are common intracranial tumors in adults but rare in pediatric populations.
- Intraventricular meningiomas, tumors arising within the brain's ventricles, are exceptionally rare, particularly in children.
- Atypical meningiomas represent a less common subtype with potentially different behavior compared to typical meningiomas.
Observation:
- A 14-year-old male presented with a giant tumor located in the lateral ventricle.
- Surgical intervention was performed to address the large intraventricular mass.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the tumor as an atypical meningioma.
Findings:
- Postoperative imaging verified the complete excision of the atypical meningioma.
- The successful surgical removal of this rare pediatric intraventricular tumor was achieved.
- The case highlights the possibility of complete resection even in large and rare tumor types.
Implications:
- Complete surgical excision is the primary treatment goal for intraventricular meningiomas.
- Favorable outcomes can be expected following complete resection of atypical meningiomas in pediatric patients.
- This case contributes to the limited literature on pediatric intraventricular atypical meningiomas, emphasizing surgical management strategies.
