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Abstract:
The clinical, operative and autopsy findings associated with a huge meningioma in an 8-month-old boy are described. Especially noteworthy are the patient's age, the size of the tumour and the poorness of neurological symptoms.
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This case study details a rare, large meningioma in an infant. The tumor
Area of Science:
- Pediatric neurosurgery
- Neuropathology
- Oncology
Background:
- Meningiomas are rare in infants, presenting unique clinical challenges.
- Large intracranial tumors in neonates and infants can lead to significant morbidity.