[Cerebromeningeal fibroxanthoma. A case report]

Area of Science:

• Neuropathology
• Pediatric Oncology

Background:

• Intracranial fibroxanthomas are rare tumors affecting the meninges.
• This case represents the fifth reported instance in medical literature.

Observation:

• A histologically confirmed fibroxanthoma was identified in the leptomeninx and dura mater cerebri of a nearly seven-year-old girl.
• Microscopic examination revealed pleomorphic cells, multinucleated giant cells, and fusiform cells, with some forming meningeoma-like whorls.

Findings:

• The tumor exhibited characteristic histological features of fibroxanthoma.
• This case contributes to the limited understanding of intracranial fibroxanthoma in pediatric patients.

Implications:

• The rarity of intracranial fibroxanthoma necessitates cautious interpretation of clinical course and recovery predictions.
• Further research and case reporting are crucial for improving diagnostic and prognostic accuracy for this rare brain tumor.