Atypical olfactory groove meningioma associated with uterine fibromatosis; case report

Journal Title: Journal of Clinical and Investigative Surgery - Year 2016, Vol 1, Issue 2

Abstract

The concomitant presence of the olfactory groove meningioma with uterine fibrosis is very rare. Our report presents the case of a giant olfactory groove meningioma revealed after a uterine fibroma resection in a 44 years-old female, due to a generalized seizure 10 days after operation. Cranial CT-scan identified the tumor as an olfactory groove meningioma. The tumor was operated with a macroscopically complete resection; the endothermal coagulation of the dura attachment was performed (Simpson II) with a good postoperative evolution. Laboratory results showed the presence of receptors for steroid hormones both in meningioma and uterine tumor, and the histopathological examination revealed an atypical meningioma with 17% proliferation markers. Our findings suggest that even though meningiomas are benign tumors and a complete resection usually indicates a good prognosis, the association with uterine fibromatosis and the presence of high percentage of steroid receptors creates a higher risk to relapse, imposing therefore a good monitoring. Acne

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Toma I. Papacocea, Danil Adam, Mirela Renta, Ioana R. Papacocea

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  • EP ID EP198413
  • DOI 10.25083/2559.5555.12.8488
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Toma I. Papacocea, Danil Adam, Mirela Renta, Ioana R. Papacocea (2016). Atypical olfactory groove meningioma associated with uterine fibromatosis; case report. Journal of Clinical and Investigative Surgery, 1(2), 84-88. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-198413