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Deep Sylvian fissure meningiomas: A case report
Anni Wang1, Xu Zhang1, Kun-Kun Sun2
1Department of Neurosurgery, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750000, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China.
World Journal of Clinical Cases
|September 26, 2022
Summary
This case study presents the smallest known deep Sylvian meningioma, highlighting diagnostic challenges and surgical complexities. Early diagnosis and meticulous surgical preparation are vital for successful outcomes in these rare tumors.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Neurology
- Oncology
Background:
- Deep Sylvian meningiomas are rare and often present with varied symptoms due to their location.
- Small tumors in the Sylvian fissure pose diagnostic challenges and their surgical difficulty is frequently underestimated.
- This case involves the smallest reported deep Sylvian meningioma (11x12x12 mm), potentially leading to misdiagnosis.
