Primary extracranial meningioma presenting as a forehead mass
Archives of Craniofacial Surgery
;
: 55-59, 2018.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-713281
ABSTRACT
Meningioma originates from arachnoid cap cells and is the second most common intracranial tumor; however, it can also be found in an extracranial location. A very rare primary extracranial meningioma without the presence of an intracranial component has also been reported. Primary extracranial meningiomas have been found in the skin, scalp, middle ear, and nasal cavity. A computerized tomography or magnetic resonance imaging scan is necessary to determine the presence or absence of an intracranial meningioma, and a biopsy is essential for diagnosis. We report a case of primary extracranial meningioma located in the forehead skin of a 51-year-old male.
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Main subject:
Arachnoid
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Scalp
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Skin
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Biopsy
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Subcutaneous Tissue
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Diagnosis
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Ear, Middle
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Forehead
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Meningioma
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Archives of Craniofacial Surgery
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
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