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ArticleClinical case reports2024

Intracranial intricacies: Comprehensive analysis of rare skull base meningiomas-A single-center case series.

Abdullah Nadeem, Afsheen Khan, Ashna Habib, Rabeea Tariq, Areeba Ahsan, Areeba Aamir Ali Basaria, Nahid Raufi, Abir Chughtai

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Article in Clinical case reports, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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8 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Abdullah NadeemDepartment of Medicine Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1205-5426
Afsheen KhanDepartment of Medicine Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi Pakistan.
Ashna HabibDow University of Health Sciences Karachi Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5421-0212
Rabeea TariqDepartment of Medicine Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4625-5589
Areeba AhsanDepartment of Medicine Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2390-7775
Areeba Aamir Ali BasariaDepartment of Medicine Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1087-3836
Nahid RaufiDepartment of Medicine Kabul Medical University Kabul Afghanistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-9536-1665
Abir ChughtaiDepartment of Medicine Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-7891-3616
Dow University of Health Sciences · PKKabul University · AF

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study paper's main goal is to report rare cases of skull base meningiomas that exemplify the complexities of diagnosis, therapy, and postoperative care. By describing these rare cases, we hope to advance knowledge of the clinical signs, difficulties, and prognoses of skull base meningiomas in a challenging anatomical setting. In the posterior cranial fossa, our investigation reveals a unique example of skull base meningioma that involved numerous cranial nerves and complex vasculature. A variety of visual abnormalities were present in the patient's clinical presentations, highlighting the wide range of symptoms that these tumors might cause depending on their precise positions. These cases highlight the critical importance of preoperative imaging, including high-resolution MRI and angiography, as well as the diagnostic difficulties these tumors pertain. By reporting these instances, our research adds to the body of knowledge about skull base meningiomas and offers insightful information about the nuances of their therapies. Our findings highlight the importance of individualized treatment plans, interdisciplinary cooperation, and the demand for continued study to better comprehend these convoluted tumors. Such studies are essential for advancing our knowledge of these enigmatic tumors, guiding clinical judgment, and eventually improving patient outcomes. These findings are important because they can fill information gaps, improve treatment plans, and encourage additional research in neuro-oncology. Abstract: This study presents a series of three rare cases of skull base meningiomas, emphasizing the complexities in diagnosis, treatment, and postoperative care. The patients' clinical presentations and imaging highlighted the diverse symptoms and challenges associated with these tumors, found in intricate anatomical locations. The cases underscore the crucial role of preoperative high-resolution imaging and angiography in diagnostic accuracy. Surgical intervention, guided by a multidisciplinary approach, is pivotal in managing these demanding cases. Histopathological examinations confirmed atypical meningiomas. The postoperative phases involved meticulous care to ensure optimal recovery and functional outcomes. Our findings contribute to the understanding of skull base meningiomas, emphasizing the need for personalized treatment plans and ongoing research to improve patient outcomes in neuro-oncology.

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anatomical locationsangiographyclinical presentationdiagnosishigh‐resolution imagingimagingmultidisciplinary approachpostoperative careskull base meningiomassurgical interventiontreatment

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