A Rare Case of Primary Pulmonary Meningioma

Calista Sha1, Leo Li1, Fernanda Mitchell2

  • 1Department of Thoracic Surgery, Northwell Health Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, NY 11040, USA.

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Insights

A rare primary pulmonary meningioma (PPM) was incidentally discovered in an 84-year-old female. Surgical resection confirmed a benign PPM, with no signs of recurrence post-operation.

Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Oncology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Primary pulmonary meningioma (PPM) is a rare lung tumor.
  • PPMs are typically benign but can exhibit malignant features.
  • Limited data exists due to rarity, often from case reports.

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