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This study reports a rare infant convexity meningioma with a large peritumoral cyst. The findings highlight unique clinical features common to a specific group of infant meningiomas.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Pediatric Oncology
- Developmental Neurology
Background:
- Meningiomas are rare in infants, typically occurring in adults.
- Infantile meningiomas present unique pathological and clinical characteristics.
- Peritumoral cysts can complicate the presentation of pediatric brain tumors.
Abstract:
A convexity meningioma associated with a large peritumoral cyst in a 5-month-old girl is reported. Although meningiomas histologically confirmed within the first year of life are quite rare, a review of the cases sporadically appearing in the literature revealed the existence of a group of meningiomas in infants that have unique features in common. The case presented here is a typical example. The clinical characteristics of such a group of meningiomas are discussed.