Radiological Insights From Two Distinct Cases of Pineal Region Meningioma: A Case Report.

Autor:	Ravipati C; Radiodiagnosis, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS) Saveetha University, Chennai, IND., Vikram MA; Radiodiagnosis, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS) Saveetha University, Chennai, IND., Ramakrishnan KK; Radiodiagnosis, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS) Saveetha University, Chennai, IND., Malaichamy A; Radiodiagnosis, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS) Saveetha University, Chennai, IND.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Cureus [Cureus] 2024 Apr 07; Vol. 16 (4), pp. e57796. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Apr 07 (Print Publication: 2024).
DOI:	10.7759/cureus.57796
Abstrakt:	This case report delineates the radiological evaluation and diagnostic intricacies of two unique cases of pineal region meningioma, underscoring the pivotal role of advanced imaging techniques in the accurate diagnosis and management of such rare tumors. Pineal region tumors represent a heterogeneous group of neoplasms, with meningiomas in this location being particularly uncommon, thereby posing significant challenges in diagnosis and therapeutic decision-making. The first case involves a 40-year-old female presenting with progressive headaches and visual disturbances with symptoms of increased intracranial pressure, whereas the second case describes a 30-year-old male presenting with headache, dizziness, difficulty with balance, and cognitive decline. Both patients underwent a comprehensive diagnostic workup, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which revealed tumors in the pineal region exhibiting characteristics suggestive of meningioma. The MRI findings in both cases included well-defined mass lesions showing iso- to hypointense signal on T1-weighted images with robust contrast enhancement. Additionally, the radiological assessment was instrumental in differentiating these meningiomas from other pineal region tumors, such as germinomas or pineocytomas, based on their distinctive imaging features and the absence of dissemination. Surgical resection followed by histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of meningioma in both cases. This report highlights the critical role of radiological imaging in the early detection and differentiation of pineal region tumors, emphasizing the need for a multidisciplinary approach to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. (Copyright © 2024, Ravipati et al.)
Databáze:	MEDLINE
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