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An Imitation Too Perfect: Isolated Neurosarcoidosis Mimicking Spheno-Orbital Meningioma With Hyperostosis
Patrice Finet1, Lina Daoud2, Paul Desclée3
1Neurosurgery, UCLouvain, Brussels, BEL.
Abstract:
We report a rare case of isolated neurosarcoidosis presenting as a spheno-orbital mass with hyperostosis of the sphenoid wing, initially misdiagnosed as a meningioma. Neurosarcoidosis may manifest as dural-based lesions that mimic tumors radiologically; however, hyperostosis, a hallmark of meningiomas, is usually absent. This unusual presentation causes diagnostic confusion. This case highlights the diagnostic challenges when sarcoidosis mimics meningiomas, particularly in the presence of hyperostosis. Awareness of such atypical presentations is crucial for accurate diagnosis and appropriate management.
Insights
We describe a rare case of isolated neurosarcoidosis mimicking a meningioma with sphenoid wing hyperostosis. This unusual presentation highlights diagnostic challenges in differentiating neurosarcoidosis from tumors, emphasizing the need for awareness.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Oncology
- Radiology
Background:
- Neurosarcoidosis can present as dural-based lesions mimicking tumors.
- Spheno-orbital masses with hyperostosis are typically associated with meningiomas.

