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[Meningioma associated with acute subdural hematoma: a case report]
J Shimizu1, T Tazawa, Y C Park-Matsumoto
1Division of Neurosurgery, Akiba Memorial Hospital, Saitama, Japan.
No Shinkei Geka. Neurological Surgery
|September 23, 1998
Summary
A rare case of meningioma (a brain tumor) associated with acute subdural hematoma (bleeding in the brain) is presented. Surgical removal was successful, highlighting potential indications for resection when incidentally discovered.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Neuropathology
Background:
- Meningiomas are typically benign tumors arising from the meninges.
- Acute subdural hematomas often result from head trauma.
- The co-occurrence of meningioma and acute subdural hematoma is exceptionally rare.
Observation:
- A 67-year-old male presented with sudden severe headache.
- CT scan revealed an acute subdural hematoma in the left parietal region.
- Cerebral angiography identified a vascular stain supplied by the left middle meningeal artery, suggestive of a meningioma.
Findings:
- The patient was diagnosed with a meningioma accompanied by an acute subdural hematoma.
- Surgical resection of the tumor was performed promptly.
- Pathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of meningothelial meningioma.
Implications:
- This case underscores the rare association between meningiomas and acute subdural hematomas.
- Surgical intervention may be indicated for incidentally discovered meningiomas presenting with subdural hematomas.
- Further research into the pathophysiology of this rare complication is warranted.