Malignant Transformation and Extracranial Metastasis of a Meningioma.
- Author:
Dong Woo LEE
1
;
Hoon CHUNG
;
Sang Pyung LEE
;
Ki Hwan CHOI
;
Hyung Tae YEO
;
Jung Kil RHEE
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Catholic University of Taegu-hyosung, Taegu, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Meningioma;
Extracranial metastasis
- MeSH:
Biology;
Lung;
Lymph Nodes;
Meningioma*;
Musculoskeletal System;
Neoplasm Metastasis*;
Recurrence;
Superior Sagittal Sinus
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
1997;26(9):1312-1313
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
