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Posttraumatic intracranial meningiomas: recognition by computed tomography in three cases
Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography
|February 1, 1979
Summary
Computed tomography (CT) detected intracranial meningiomas years after head trauma in three patients. Meningiomas can be a late consequence of head injuries, often appearing at the impact site.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Radiology
Background:
- Intracranial meningiomas are primary tumors of the brain's covering.
- Head trauma is a significant risk factor for various neurological conditions.
Observation:
- Three patients with a history of head trauma developed intracranial meningiomas.
- The time between trauma and diagnosis ranged from 3 to 40 years.
- In two cases, meningiomas were found at the site of previous head injury.
Findings:
- Computed tomography (CT) is effective in identifying late-developing meningiomas post-trauma.
- Meningiomas can manifest years after the initial head injury.
Implications:
- Meningiomas should be considered in the differential diagnosis of late post-traumatic neurological sequelae.
- CT imaging plays a crucial role in recognizing these delayed complications.