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[Syringomyelia associated with tentorial meningioma]
1Department of Neurosurgery, Senboku Kumiai General Hospital, Akita, Japan.
No to Shinkei = Brain and Nerve
|August 1, 1995
Summary
A rare case of meningothelial meningioma associated with syringomyelia in a young male is presented. Surgical removal of the brain tumor led to the resolution of syringomyelia and improved tonsillar herniation.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Oncology
Background:
- Brain tumors, particularly meningiomas, can present with varied neurological symptoms.
- Syringomyelia, a cyst within the spinal cord, is rarely associated with intracranial tumors.
Observation:
- A 28-year-old male presented with left upper limb numbness and gait disturbance.
- Neurological exam revealed ataxia and sensory deficits. Imaging showed a posterior fossa meningioma, ventricular dilatation, and cervical syringomyelia with tonsillar herniation.
Findings:
- Total resection of the meningothelial meningioma was achieved.
- Postoperative MRI confirmed resolution of syringomyelia and improved tonsillar herniation.
Implications:
- This case highlights the rare association between meningiomas and syringomyelia.
- Successful surgical management of the tumor may resolve associated syringomyelia, suggesting a potential link in pathogenesis.