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Posttraumatic cutaneous meningioma of the face
G A Walters1, R L Ragland, J R Knorr
1Department of Radiology, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester 01655.
AJNR. American Journal of Neuroradiology
|February 1, 1994
Abstract:
We present the CT and MR features of a posttraumatic cutaneous meningioma of the face. We postulate that the patient's trauma and associated skull fracture resulted in a trapping of extracranial meningeal tissue, which many years later gave rise to a secondary facial meningioma.
Insights
A rare facial meningioma developed years after a traumatic injury and skull fracture. Imaging revealed features of this secondary cutaneous meningioma, likely arising from trapped meningeal tissue.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Radiology
- Pathology
Background:
- Cutaneous meningiomas are rare tumors.
- Post-traumatic development of meningiomas is exceptionally uncommon.
Observation:
- A case of a secondary cutaneous meningioma of the face is presented.
- Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging findings are detailed.
Findings:
- The patient had a history of facial trauma and skull fracture.
- The tumor is hypothesized to have originated from entrapped extracranial meningeal tissue.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of meningioma development.
- Highlights the importance of considering trauma history in facial mass diagnosis.
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