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Clinical Implications of the Mitotic Index as a Predictive Factor for Malignant Transformation of Atypical Meningiomas.

Authors :
Sae Min Kwon
Jeong Hoon Kim
Young-Hoon Kim
Seok Ho Hong
Young Hyun Cho
Chang Jin Kim
Soo Jeong Nam
Source :
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society; Mar2022, Vol. 65 Issue 2, p297-306, 10p
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Objective: Intracranial atypical meningiomas have a poor prognosis and high rates of recurrence. Moreover, up to one-third of the recurrences undergo high-grade transformation into malignant meningiomas. We aimed to investigate the clinical factors that can predict the propensity of malignant transformation from atypical to anaplastic meningiomas. Methods: Between 2001 and 2018, all patients with atypical meningioma, in whom the tumors had undergone malignant transformation to anaplastic meningioma, were included. The patients' medical records documenting the diagnosis of atypical meningioma prior to malignant transformation were reviewed to identify the predictors of transformation. The control group comprised 56 patients with atypical meningiomas who were first diagnosed between January 2017 and December 2018 and had no malignant transformation. Results: Nine patients in whom the atypical meningiomas underwent malignant transformation were included. The median time interval from diagnosis of atypical meningioma to malignant transformation was 19 months (range, 7-78). The study group showed a significant difference in heterogeneous enhancement (77.8% vs. 33.9%), bone invasion (55.6% vs. 12.5%), mitotic index (MI; 14.8±4.9 vs. 3.5±3.9), and Ki-67 index (20.7±13.9 vs. 9.5±7.1) compared with the control group. In multivariate analysis, increased MI (odds ratio, 1.436; 95% confidence interval, 1.127-1.900; p=0.004) was the only significant factor for predicting malignant transformation. Conclusion: An increased MI within atypical meningiomas might be used as a predictor of malignant transformation. Tumors at high risk for malignant transformation might require more attentive surveillance and management than other atypical meningiomas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20053711
Volume :
65
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
155571769
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3340/jkns.2021.0114