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Incidental Olfactory Groove Meningioma: A Case Report
Hani Aljohani1,2, Abdulrahman H Alashkar2, Mohammad A Aljawash2
1College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraidah, SAU.
Cureus
|June 9, 2025
Summary
Olfactory groove meningiomas (OGMs) are often found incidentally via neuroimaging. This case highlights the patient
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Oncology
Background:
- Olfactory groove meningiomas (OGMs) are tumors in the anterior cranial fossa.
- They often grow large before causing symptoms, leading to incidental diagnosis.
- OGMs can cause neuropsychiatric symptoms due to their proximity to the frontal lobe.
Observation:
- A 41-year-old female was diagnosed with an incidental OGM.
- The patient reported experiencing anxiety and frontal headaches only after the tumor diagnosis.
- This case emphasizes the patient's subjective experience following an incidental OGM diagnosis.
Findings:
- Incidental OGM diagnosis is increasingly common due to advances in neuroimaging.
- Patient-reported symptoms like anxiety and headaches emerged post-diagnosis.
- The psychological impact and symptom perception in incidental OGM cases warrant attention.
Implications:
- Neuroimaging plays a crucial role in the early detection of OGMs.
- Understanding the patient's perspective is vital for managing incidental findings.
- Further research should explore the link between incidental OGMs and neuropsychiatric symptoms.
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