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Meningioma associated with intratumoral abscess formation--case report
1Department of Neurosurgery, Oita Medical University.
Neurologia Medico-Chirurgica
|July 1, 1994
Abstract:
A rare case of meningioma associated with intratumoral abscess formation occurred in a 64-year-old female presenting with septic meningitis and a right frontal mass lesion after a gynecological operation under spinal anesthesia. The mass lesion was totally removed and revealed as an incidental meningioma with an intratumoral abscess. Hematogenous infection of Bacteroides oralis was thought to be the cause of the intratumoral abscess formation.
Insights
A rare brain tumor case involved a meningioma with an abscess. This incidental finding occurred in a patient with septic meningitis following surgery.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Meningiomas are typically benign tumors of the meninges.
- Intratumoral abscess formation within a meningioma is exceptionally rare.
Observation:
- A 64-year-old female presented with septic meningitis and a right frontal mass post-gynecological surgery under spinal anesthesia.
- Surgical removal of the mass revealed an incidental meningioma complicated by an intratumoral abscess.
Findings:
- The intratumoral abscess was attributed to hematogenous spread of Bacteroides oralis.
- Complete surgical resection of the meningioma and abscess was achieved.
Implications:
- This case highlights a rare complication of meningioma, emphasizing the importance of considering infection in brain masses.
- Prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for favorable outcomes in such complex cases.