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Pediatric Brain Tumors: A Case Report on the Rare Occurrence of Anaplastic Meningioma in a Young Child

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Meningiomas are uncommon in the pediatric population and often exhibit distinct characteristics compared to those in adult cases. We report the case of a five-year-old girl who presented with progressive right-sided exophthalmos, headaches, and seizures. Imaging revealed a large extra-axial mass in the right temporal region, extending into the cavernous sinus and orbital cavity. A subtotal surgical resection was performed, and histological examination confirmed an anaplastic meningioma, World Health Organization grade 3. The patient was referred for adjuvant radiotherapy. This case highlights the importance of recognizing atypical presentations in children and underscores the need for a multidisciplinary management approach in pediatric high-grade meningiomas.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.82886

Authors: Baderddine Mohammadine, Oualid Hmamouche, Benzagmout Mohammed, Chakour Khalid, Chaoui Faiz Mohammed

Institution: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Hassan II

Language: English

Topic: Meningioma and schwannoma management

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409775645