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[Fourth ventricle meningiomas. A case report and literature review]

K N Babichev1, A V Stanishevskiy1, D V Svistov1

  • 1Kirov Military Medical Academy, Saint Petersburg, Russia.

Zhurnal Voprosy Neirokhirurgii Imeni N. N. Burdenko
|July 25, 2019
PubMed

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Intraventricular meningiomas are rare tumors found within the brain's ventricles. This review focuses on fourth ventricle meningiomas, classifying them based on surgical and imaging data.

Area of Science:

  • Neuro-oncology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Intraventricular meningiomas represent a small fraction of all meningiomas and intraventricular tumors.
  • Meningiomas within the third and fourth ventricles are exceptionally rare.
  • This review specifically addresses the literature on fourth ventricle meningiomas.

Observation:

  • Posterior cranial fossa meningiomas with intraventricular components were categorized.
  • Tumors were classified as either completely within the fourth ventricle or partially intraventricular.
  • Classification was based on published surgical procedures and neuroimaging.

Findings:

  • Fourth ventricle meningiomas are a rare subset of intraventricular tumors.
  • A classification system was developed for these tumors based on location and extent.
  • The study highlights the importance of detailed surgical and imaging analysis.

Implications:

  • Understanding the classification of fourth ventricle meningiomas aids surgical planning.
  • This research contributes to the knowledge base of rare brain tumors.
  • Further studies may refine diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for these specific tumors.
Keywords:
fourth ventricleintraventricular tumormeningiomaposterior cranial fossa

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