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ArticleSurgical neurology international2023

Intraparenchymal meningioma in the parieto-occipital region: A case report of a diagnostically challenging tumor.

Osama Khojah, Sara Aljohani, Abdulaziz Aldahlawi, Alaa Samkari, Moajeb Alzahrani

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Article in Surgical neurology international, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Osama KhojahCollege of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Sara AljohaniCollege of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Abdulaziz AldahlawiKing Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Alaa SamkariCollege of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Moajeb AlzahraniCollege of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
King Abdullah International Medical Research Center · SAKing Abdulaziz Medical City · SAKing Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences · SA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Intraparenchymal meningioma is a rare entity of one of the most common brain tumors. It is challenging to diagnose preoperatively due to the vague clinical presentation and absence of stereotypical radiological features. These atypical features might mislead the differential to favor high-grade gliomas or brain metastasis. Case Description: We describe a case of a 46-year-old male who presented with vertigo, right-sided sensorineural hearing loss, and bilateral blurred vision. Contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging of the brain revealed a large parieto-occipital contrast-enhanced mass with a multi-loculated cystic component and diffusion restriction but without dural attachment. A gross total reaction was achieved, and the histopathological results yielded a World Health Organization Grade I meningioma diagnosis. The patient exhibited no signs of recurrence after 2 years of follow-up. Conclusion: Intraparenchymal meningiomas are difficult to identify without histopathological assessment. We emphasize the importance of considering this diagnosis when outlining an initial differential as it may direct management planning. Total surgical resection is the best treatment modality for such cases; however, radiotherapy is a valuable option. The prognosis of intraparenchymal meningiomas is generally favorable.

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Differential diagnosisIntraparenchymalMeningiomaSubcortical meningiomaTransitional meningioma

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PMCPMC10159323
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