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Multiple ossified intracranial and spinal meningiomas: a rare case report and literature review.

Authors :
Jian Wang
Anbang Zhang
Boya Wang
Jingmeng Yuan
Junchi Zhu
Mengjiao Li
Henli Liu
Lijuan Cheng
Ping Kong
Source :
Frontiers in Neurology; 2023, p1-9, 9p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Ossified intracranial meningiomas (OIM) and ossified spinal meningiomas (OSM) are rare neoplasms of mesenchymal origin that predominantly manifest in the spinal cord and infrequently in the cranial region, accounting for -0. 7-5.5% of all meningiomas. It is extremely rare to have multiple intracranial and spinal lesions accompanied by ossification. Herein, we report this rare case for the first time. A 34-year-old woman presented with paresthesia and limb weakness in the right lower limb and gradually worsened. Approximately half a year later, she could only walk with crutches. Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain and spinal cord showed multiple meningiomas, and histopathological examination confirmed multiple OIM and OSM (WHO grade 1). Multiple OIM and OSM are extremely rare with diverse imaging features, and it is easily confused with other tumors. Histopathological examination is the final diagnostic method. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
16642295
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Frontiers in Neurology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
173304118
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2023.1253915