Anterior Cranial Fossa Based Meningioma in a 5 Year Old Boy: A Case Report
Journal Title: Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Abstract: Meningioma is an apparently benign brain tumour originating from the arachnoid cells lining the meninges or the choroid plexuses. Approximately 1% to 4% of primary intracranial tumours in the paediatric group is meningioma and is increasing in incidence with age. Commonly there is variation in site of involvement, symptoms, histological picture and prognosis in relation to adult counterparts. In our report a 5 year old male patient presented with only one episode of generalized tonic clonic seizure (GTCS) followed by unconsciousness. The computed tomography (CT) scan report of brain showed a dural based large mass occupying the anterior cranial fossa. Total removal of the tumour was done carefully. The biopsy report revealed atypical variety of meningioma. The post operative course was uneventful. There is high chance of recurrence for atypical variety of meningioma. Though, no chemotherapy or radiotherapy was given for atypia due to non co operation of the patient. Despite that no recurrence is found in a follow-up examination even after 2 years. We want to highlight this case due to rare incidence, rare location and good prognosis of this tumour despite atypia, possibly due to total excision of the mass carefully. Keywords: Childhood meningioma, Meningioma, Paediatric neoplasm
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Rathin Hazra, Dr. Suman Ghosh, Dr. Mallika Pal, Dr. Susmita Mukhopadhyay, Dr. Sripurna Medda
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