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[Intracranial meningiomas in children]
V E Danilin1, D A Rzaev1, G V Letyagin1
1Federal Neurosurgical Center, Novosibirsk, Russia.
Abstract:
Meningiomas are rare in children and distinguished from the tumors in adults by clinical and biological aspects. Moreover, some histological forms and localizations are even casuistic in adults. There were 178 patients younger 18 years old with brain tumors. All patients underwent surgery at the pediatric department for 5-year period. Meningiomas were diagnosed in 5 cases that accounted for 2.8% of the total number of brain tumors in children. The authors reported children with intracranial meningiomas and discussed certain features of the course of disease in these patients.
Insights
Pediatric meningiomas are rare brain tumors in children, differing from adult tumors. This study reviewed five childhood cases, highlighting unique clinical and biological features of these rare intracranial tumors.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric neurosurgery
- Pediatric oncology
- Neuro-oncology
Background:
- Meningiomas are uncommon in pediatric patients, presenting distinct clinical and biological characteristics compared to adult meningiomas.
- Certain histological subtypes and intracranial localizations of meningiomas are exceptionally rare in children, sometimes considered casuistic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report on cases of pediatric intracranial meningiomas.
- To discuss the specific features and clinical course of meningiomas in children under 18 years old.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 178 pediatric patients (under 18 years) with brain tumors treated surgically over a 5-year period.
- Identification and detailed review of cases diagnosed with meningioma.
Main Results:
- Meningiomas were diagnosed in 5 pediatric patients, representing 2.8% of all pediatric brain tumors in the study cohort.
- The study identified specific clinical and biological aspects distinguishing these childhood meningiomas from adult counterparts.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric meningiomas are rare but distinct entities requiring specific consideration in diagnosis and management.
- Further research into the unique features of childhood meningiomas is warranted to improve understanding and treatment outcomes.
