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Biopsy proven metastatic meningioma: A case report and review of the literature

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: Meningiomas are the most common type of benign tumor found in the brain and are typically benign, slow-growing lesions. The current standard of care consists of surgical resection and subsequent postoperative radiotherapy to prevent local recurrence. Because of their indolent nature, meningiomas are rarely found to spread extracranially and develop distant metastases. We present the clinical, imaging, and pathologic features of a patient who had meningioma with multiple local recurrences, who was incidentally found to have metastatic disease in the lungs. In addition, we discuss details of this case in the context of the previously reported literature.

Source: Reports of Practical Oncology & Radiotherapy

DOI: 10.1016/j.rpor.2019.08.002

Authors: Haris Vakil, Lena Tran, Gary D. Lewis, Matthew D. Cykowski, Edward Brian Butler, Bin S. Teh

Institutions: The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Houston Methodist

Language: English

Topic: Meningioma and schwannoma management

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,500