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ReviewChild's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery2024

Clear cell meningiomas-case presentation, review of radiographic identifiers, and treatment approaches.

Margaret Keymakh, Joshua A Benton, Rose Fluss, Seyed Ahmad Naseri Alavi, Allison M Martin, Steven Chin, Andrew J Kobets

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Review in Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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7 authors.

Margaret KeymakhThe Leo M. Davidoff Department of Neurological Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 3316 Rochambeau Avenue, 2nd Floor, Bronx, NY, 10467, USA. margaret.keymakh@einsteinmed.edu.
Joshua A BentonThe Leo M. Davidoff Department of Neurological Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 3316 Rochambeau Avenue, 2nd Floor, Bronx, NY, 10467, USA.
Rose FlussThe Leo M. Davidoff Department of Neurological Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 3316 Rochambeau Avenue, 2nd Floor, Bronx, NY, 10467, USA.
Seyed Ahmad Naseri AlaviThe Leo M. Davidoff Department of Neurological Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 3316 Rochambeau Avenue, 2nd Floor, Bronx, NY, 10467, USA.
Allison M MartinDepartment of Pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Division of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Cellular Therapy, Children's Hospital at Montefiore, Bronx, NY, USA.
Steven ChinDepartment of Pathology, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA.
Andrew J KobetsThe Leo M. Davidoff Department of Neurological Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 3316 Rochambeau Avenue, 2nd Floor, Bronx, NY, 10467, USA.

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Abstract

Spinal clear cell meningiomas (CCMs) are a rare histological subtype of meningiomas that pose preoperative diagnostic challenges due to their radiographic similarities with other lesions. They are also more aggressive, exhibiting higher rates of recurrence, particularly in pediatric patients. Overcoming diagnostic challenges of these tumors can improve patient outcomes. In this report, we describe a case of a pediatric patient presenting with a lumbar CCM in whom we were able to obtain gross total resection. Our report reviews previously identified predictors of CCM recurrence, including the Ki-67 proliferation index, number of spinal segments involved, and hormonal influences related to age and sex. We describe the characteristic radiographic features that differentiate spinal CCMs from other tumors to improve pre-operative diagnosis. Furthermore, we provide our rationale for adjuvant therapy for pediatric patients to refine treatment protocols for these rare tumors.

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Meningeal NeoplasmsMeningiomaChildHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingAdjuvant therapyMeningiomaPediatricSpineTumor

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PMID38637336
PMCPMC11180007

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