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Resection of multiple pulmonary metastases from a recurrent intracranial meningioma
C P Murrah1, E R Ferguson, R L Jennelle
1Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham 35294, USA.
Abstract:
Surgical resection of multiple pulmonary metastases from a recurrent intracranial meningioma in a 53-year-old woman is presented. The primary tumor was diagnosed in 1984 and partially excised in early 1985. The tumor recurred and was re-excised in 1989 and 1992. A fourth intracranial recurrence was noted in 1993, accompanied by multiple bilateral pulmonary metastases. The metastases were excised using staged thoracotomies in July and September 1994. The patient is surviving with cranial tumor residual.
Insights
Surgical removal of lung metastases from recurrent brain meningioma was performed. This case highlights surgical options for advanced meningioma with widespread metastasis.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Thoracic Surgery
- Oncology
Background:
- Intracranial meningiomas can recur and metastasize.
- Pulmonary metastases from meningioma are rare but pose a significant treatment challenge.
- Long-term surveillance is crucial for detecting late recurrences and metastases.