Malignant Transformation and Extracranial Metastasis of a Meningioma
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
;
: 1312-1313, 1997.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-23701
ABSTRACT
Since its earliest description in the 18th century, meningioma has been considered a relatively indolent benign tumor which can be completely removed. Some grow very quickly, however, recur more frequently and with each recurrence, may change their biology to a more malignant form. A meningioma rarely metastasizes to the extracranium; the most frequent extracranial metastatic sites include the lung, musculoskeletal system and lymph node. The authors report a rare case of meningotheliomatous meningioma which occurred in the left parasagittal area and invaded the superior sagittal sinus; after surgery, it showed multiple recurrences and regrowth, and finally metastasized to the left thoracic cage. The authors also reviw the literature.
Full text:
Available
Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Recurrence
/
Biology
/
Superior Sagittal Sinus
/
Lung
/
Lymph Nodes
/
Meningioma
/
Musculoskeletal System
/
Neoplasm Metastasis
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
Year:
1997
Type:
Article
Similar
MEDLINE
...
LILACS
LIS