Primary intraosseous osteolytic meningioma: A case report

Abstract

Introduction

and importance: Meningioma, also known as meningeal tumor, is a primary tumor of the central nervous system (CNS). Originates from arachnoid cap cells.

Case presentation

A 65-year-old female patient presented with hard, painless swelling in the right parieto-fronto-temporal region of the skull, which has been growing for the past 6 months. And computed tomography (CT) scans revealed a lytic lesion. The patient underwent a cranitotomy and Resection of tumor with safe margins were performed, after the operation, the patient was neurologically intact and the patient was discharged in stable condition after disappeared the symptoms.

Discussion

Extradural meningiomas make up a small percentage, approximately 1–2%, of all meningiomas, This type of mass comprise a small percentage of all meningiomas, with primary intraosseous meningiomas commonly found in frontotemporal orbits, anterior cranial fossa, paranasal sinuses, nasal cavity, neck, and petrous region of the temporal.

Conclusion

Here we present a case of primary intraosseous meningiomas although the origin of this tumor is not well understood, but usually present with the osteoblastic type or osteolytic lesion in rere case.