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Appearance of metastatic meningioma on bone scintigraphy
Clinical Nuclear Medicine
|December 1, 1986
Abstract:
Extracranial metastases of meningioma are very rare, with a reported incidence of less than one in 1000 cases of meningioma. Metastases have been reported in the lungs and pleura, in the liver, in the lymph nodes, and in bone. The appearance of osseous metastases in the bony pelvis from intracranial angioblastic meningioma is described.
Insights
Extracranial metastases from meningioma are extremely rare. This study describes a rare case of osseous metastases in the pelvis originating from an intracranial angioblastic meningioma.
Area of Science:
- Neuro-oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Meningioma is a primary brain tumor with a low incidence of extracranial metastasis.
- Reported sites of metastasis include lungs, pleura, liver, lymph nodes, and bone.
Observation:
- This report details a rare instance of osseous metastases.
- The metastases were located in the bony pelvis.
Findings:
- The osseous metastases originated from an intracranial angioblastic meningioma.
- This represents a highly unusual presentation of meningioma spread.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering rare metastatic patterns in oncology.
- May inform diagnostic and treatment strategies for advanced meningioma cases.