Primary dural follicular lymphoma masquerading as meningioma: a case report

Br J Neurosurg. 2012 Dec;26(6):905-6. doi: 10.3109/02688697.2012.685783. Epub 2012 May 22.

Abstract

Patient presented with a dural-based mass lesion and was diagnosed as having meningioma on imaging. Post-resection histological examination revealed a low grade follicular lymphoma. The patient received cranial radiotherapy and is recurrence-free at 6-month follow-up. Primary dural follicular lymphoma is an exceedingly rare entity with only as few as six reported cases. Herein, the clinico-radio-pathological appearances and treatment protocol of this entity are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Dura Mater* / pathology
  • Dura Mater* / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lymphoma, Follicular* / diagnosis
  • Lymphoma, Follicular* / pathology
  • Lymphoma, Follicular* / surgery
  • Meningeal Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Meningeal Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Meningeal Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Meningioma / diagnosis
  • Parietal Lobe / pathology
  • Parietal Lobe / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome