An unusual case of a grade I meningioma with perineural spread

Br J Neurosurg. 2023 Aug;37(4):637-640. doi: 10.1080/02688697.2018.1530730. Epub 2018 Nov 19.

Abstract

A 39-year-old lady with worsening intermittent diplopia and headaches was diagnosed with a WHO Grade I Meningothelial Meningioma with highly unusual perineural spread on imaging, making this the first reported case of this behaviour. Complete surgical resection was deemed too great a risk and the patient remains under observation. The process of perineural spread is not restricted to more aggressive brain tumours.

Keywords: Meningioma; meningothelial meningioma; perineural spread.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Brain Neoplasms*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Meningeal Neoplasms* / diagnostic imaging
  • Meningeal Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Meningioma* / diagnostic imaging
  • Meningioma* / surgery