| Autor: |
Morina, Arsim, Kelmendi, Fatos, Morina, Oamile, Ahmeti, Feti, Dragusha, Shefki, Pazanin, Leo |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2009 |
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| Popis: |
Objectives: Meningiomas occur in 1% - 4% of primary intracranial tumors in the pediatric group, and is increasing in incidence with age. Some authors have reported that meningioma is more prevalent among adults males, but there is not gender prevalence. Since Beckwith and Palmer introduced the term 'rhabdoid tumor' in 1978 in reference to a subgroup of childhood malignant renal tumor, many tumors with rhabdoid morphology have been reported in various sites, including the central nervous system. Methods: We have operated an uncommon rhabdoid meningioma in 8-year old girl presented with headache and vomiting for one month, increasing frequency of grand mal seizures. No other abnormal neurological signs were elicited. Head CT with contrast revealed very large right parieto-temporo-basal tumor with extensive shift.(figure 1). The tumor was removed in toto Simpson O. Tumor was infiltrating dura and bone, bone flap looked abnormal, the part infiltrated with tumor was resectet as well. Results: The patient was discharged on the seventh day . Seizures were controlled with anticonvulsant therapy. Post surgery CT showed no residual tumor (figure 2). Post operative radiation or chemotherapy was instituted. Histophatologic evaluation of the tumor showed a rhabdoid meningioma (WHO Grade III). |
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