Intracranial meningiomas in infancy.

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Neurosurgery
• Oncology
• Pathology

Background:

• Meningiomas are rare in infants, presenting unique diagnostic and surgical challenges.
• Understanding the characteristics of infant meningiomas is crucial for effective management.
• This report adds to the limited data on meningiomas occurring before one year of age.

Observation:

• Two male infants, aged 11 and 8 months, presented with distinct meningioma types.
• The 11-month-old had a right frontal fibroblastic meningioma without dural attachment.
• The 8-month-old had a posterior fossa hemangiopericytic meningioma originating from the right petrous ridge.

Findings:

• Both infant meningiomas were completely surgically excised.
• The review included these two cases, bringing the total reviewed infant meningiomas to 24.
• Histopathological analysis confirmed fibroblastic and hemangiopericytic subtypes.

Implications:

• Successful surgical resection is feasible for infant meningiomas.
• This case series expands the understanding of rare pediatric brain tumors.
• Further research into the etiology and long-term outcomes of infant meningiomas is warranted.