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Familial occurrence of meningioma: a case report
Clinical and Experimental Neurology
|January 1, 1981
Abstract:
A father and daughter were each found to have an olfactory groove meningioma. No members of the family were found to have neurofibromatosis. There have been 4 previous reports of meningiomas occurring in families, and the present report adds support to the hypothesis that meningioma can be a heredofamilial disorder.
Insights
A father and daughter were diagnosed with olfactory groove meningioma, suggesting a potential genetic link. This case supports the idea that meningiomas may be a heredofamilial disorder, even without neurofibromatosis.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Oncology
- Genetics
Background:
- Meningiomas are tumors arising from the meninges.
- While often sporadic, familial occurrence of meningiomas has been reported.
- Neurofibromatosis is a known genetic disorder associated with increased meningioma risk.