Ectopic meningioma presenting as a neck mass: case report and review of literature
Abstract Background Ectopic meningiomas are rare neoplasms that occur entirely outside the intracranial and intraspinal cavities and account for only 1–2% of all meningiomas. These tumors have been reported at various sites, however they are predominantly observed in the head and neck region. Here,...
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| author | Balu Vijayan Asha Arjunan Priya Balakrishnan Anitha Mathews Jiji Valsalamony Neelima Radhakrishnan Nijo Jose |
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| description | Abstract Background Ectopic meningiomas are rare neoplasms that occur entirely outside the intracranial and intraspinal cavities and account for only 1–2% of all meningiomas. These tumors have been reported at various sites, however they are predominantly observed in the head and neck region. Here, we detail a case of an adult diagnosed with ectopic meningioma of the neck. Case presentation A 26-year-old woman underwent evaluation for a neck swelling associated with difficult in swallowing. Clinical examination revealed a firm, non-tender and non-pulsatile swelling in the right side of neck. On imaging, a soft tissue mass lesion was seen involving the right supra-hyoid neck, centered at the right carotid space/retro-styloid parapharyngeal space. She underwent maximal safe resection of the tumor and a consensus was reached regarding the diagnosis of ectopic meningioma based on the histopathological, clinical and radiological findings. Relevant literature is reviewed. Conclusions The diagnosis of ectopic meningioma may pose difficulties due to their occurrence in uncommon sites. The primary approach to treatment entails the surgical removal of the neoplasm, and a multidisciplinary strategy is pivotal for achieving the best possible clinical outcomes for patients with this rare entity. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-3e5bde00465643408f3b5c60805d5df62023-11-26T12:37:09ZengSpringerOpenEgyptian Journal of Neurosurgery2520-82252023-09-013811610.1186/s41984-023-00230-zEctopic meningioma presenting as a neck mass: case report and review of literatureBalu Vijayan0Asha Arjunan1Priya Balakrishnan2Anitha Mathews3Jiji Valsalamony4Neelima Radhakrishnan5Nijo Jose6Department of Radiation Oncology, Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical SciencesDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Regional Cancer CentreDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Regional Cancer CentreDepartment of Pathology, Regional Cancer CentreDepartment of Radiodiagnosis, Regional Cancer CentreDepartment of Pathology, Regional Cancer CentreDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Regional Cancer CentreAbstract Background Ectopic meningiomas are rare neoplasms that occur entirely outside the intracranial and intraspinal cavities and account for only 1–2% of all meningiomas. These tumors have been reported at various sites, however they are predominantly observed in the head and neck region. Here, we detail a case of an adult diagnosed with ectopic meningioma of the neck. Case presentation A 26-year-old woman underwent evaluation for a neck swelling associated with difficult in swallowing. Clinical examination revealed a firm, non-tender and non-pulsatile swelling in the right side of neck. On imaging, a soft tissue mass lesion was seen involving the right supra-hyoid neck, centered at the right carotid space/retro-styloid parapharyngeal space. She underwent maximal safe resection of the tumor and a consensus was reached regarding the diagnosis of ectopic meningioma based on the histopathological, clinical and radiological findings. Relevant literature is reviewed. Conclusions The diagnosis of ectopic meningioma may pose difficulties due to their occurrence in uncommon sites. The primary approach to treatment entails the surgical removal of the neoplasm, and a multidisciplinary strategy is pivotal for achieving the best possible clinical outcomes for patients with this rare entity.https://doi.org/10.1186/s41984-023-00230-zMeningiomaEctopic meningiomaNeck massPrimary extradural meningioma |
| spellingShingle | Balu Vijayan Asha Arjunan Priya Balakrishnan Anitha Mathews Jiji Valsalamony Neelima Radhakrishnan Nijo Jose Ectopic meningioma presenting as a neck mass: case report and review of literature Egyptian Journal of Neurosurgery Meningioma Ectopic meningioma Neck mass Primary extradural meningioma |
| title | Ectopic meningioma presenting as a neck mass: case report and review of literature |
| title_full | Ectopic meningioma presenting as a neck mass: case report and review of literature |
| title_fullStr | Ectopic meningioma presenting as a neck mass: case report and review of literature |
| title_full_unstemmed | Ectopic meningioma presenting as a neck mass: case report and review of literature |
| title_short | Ectopic meningioma presenting as a neck mass: case report and review of literature |
| title_sort | ectopic meningioma presenting as a neck mass case report and review of literature |
| topic | Meningioma Ectopic meningioma Neck mass Primary extradural meningioma |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s41984-023-00230-z |
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