An Imitation Too Perfect: Isolated Neurosarcoidosis Mimicking Spheno-Orbital Meningioma With Hyperostosis
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: We report a rare case of isolated neurosarcoidosis presenting as a spheno-orbital mass with hyperostosis of the sphenoid wing, initially misdiagnosed as a meningioma. Neurosarcoidosis may manifest as dural-based lesions that mimic tumors radiologically; however, hyperostosis, a hallmark of meningiomas, is usually absent. This unusual presentation causes diagnostic confusion. This case highlights the diagnostic challenges when sarcoidosis mimics meningiomas, particularly in the presence of hyperostosis. Awareness of such atypical presentations is crucial for accurate diagnosis and appropriate management.
Source: Cureus
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.93591
Authors: Patrice Finet, Lina Daoud, Paul Desclée
Institution: UCLouvain
Language: English
Subfield: Physiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4414643499