Grade I meningioma with disseminated bone disease: a rare clinical phenomenon.
BMJ Case Rep
; 13(4)2020 Apr 06.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-32265210
ABSTRACT
Meningioma, the second most common primary tumour of the central nervous system, is classified into three different grades based on their characteristics. Each tumour grade includes different molecular subtype, growth potential, and thus, different prognosis. Grade I meningioma is the most common subtype with a benign course, in which systemic dissemination rarely occurs. We present the case of a 48-year-old male patient with a history of grade I meningioma who was referred 3 years after the initial diagnosis to our centre due to pelvic pain. Computed tomography (CT) images showed new pelvic bone lesions whose histopathological report was compatible with a grade I meningioma. Neither hormonal therapy concomitant with octreotide nor hydroxiurea treatments were effective. Very little is known about this entity's prevalence and treatment when disseminated disease occurs. Thus, we think it is important to increase the positive and negative clinical experiences in this setting.
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Collection:
01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Bone Diseases
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Pelvic Pain
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Meningeal Neoplasms
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Meningioma
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
BMJ Case Rep
Year:
2020
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Article
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