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Huge meningioma in a child
M Matsuda1, Y Hara, K Watanabe
1Department of Neurosurgery, Shiga University of Medical Science, Ohtsu, Japan.
Insights
A rare large transitional meningioma in a 6-year-old boy caused an enlarged head and increased intracranial pressure. Surgical resection was successful, highlighting unique aspects of pediatric intracranial meningiomas.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric neurosurgery
- Neuro-oncology
- Cerebral tumor research
Background:
- Intracranial meningiomas are rare in children, posing diagnostic and surgical challenges.
- This case highlights the presentation and management of a large pediatric meningioma.
Observation:
- A 6-year-old boy presented with macrocephaly, Foster Kennedy syndrome, and signs of elevated intracranial pressure.
- Imaging revealed a large right parietooccipital tumor, confirmed as a transitional meningioma.
Findings:
- The tumor was completely resected, including the affected transverse sinus, in a staged surgical approach.
- Histopathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of transitional meningioma.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering meningiomas in pediatric differential diagnoses for large intracranial masses.
- Successful surgical outcomes are achievable, even with extensive tumors involving critical venous structures.
- Further research into the peculiarities of childhood meningiomas is warranted to improve understanding and treatment strategies.
Abstract:
A case of a 6-year-old boy with a large meningioma is reported. The patient had an enlarged head, the Foster Kennedy syndrome, and roentgenological evidence of increased intracranial pressure. A computed tomography scan and magnetic resonance image showed a huge tumor in the right parietooccipital region. The tumor was totally resected with the involved right transverse sinus in staged operations. Histology was transitional meningioma. The incidence of intracranial meningiomas is low in childhood. The literature is reviewed, and some peculiarities of childhood meningiomas are discussed.