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Third ventricular meningiomas of infancy. A case report
A Pau1, A Dorcaratto, R Pisani
1Clinica Neurochirurgica, Università di Genova.
Pathologica
|June 1, 1996
Summary
Pediatric intraventricular meningiomas are more common than in adults. This study discusses a rare case of a third ventricle meningioma in a 9-year-old boy, detailing its clinical and pathological findings.
Area of Science:
- Neuro-oncology
- Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Pathology
Background:
- Intraventricular meningiomas are significantly more prevalent in pediatric patients (15-22%) compared to adults (0.2-4%).
- Meningiomas located specifically within the third ventricle are exceptionally rare in children, with only 17 cases previously reported in the literature.
Observation:
- This report details a rare case of a third ventricle meningioma in a 9-year-old male patient.
- The case presentation includes comprehensive clinical and pathological findings relevant to pediatric third ventricle meningiomas.
Findings:
- The study focuses on the clinical presentation and histopathological characteristics of this rare pediatric intraventricular tumor.
- Analysis of the case contributes to understanding the specific features of third ventricle meningiomas in the pediatric population.
Implications:
- This case report adds valuable data to the limited existing literature on pediatric third ventricle meningiomas.
- Understanding these rare occurrences aids in improving diagnostic accuracy and treatment strategies for pediatric brain tumors.