Cystic Meningioma in the Inter-Hemisferic Space Location
Abstract: The presentation of
cystic meningioma in the inter-hemispheric near the falx cerebri is uncommon.
It is difficult to differentiate it from intra-axial tumors, such as gliomas.
Therefore, it is likely that it is misdiagnosed as other types of brain tumors.
Methods: In this study, we reported a cystic meningioma case in the
inter-hemispheric location, showing an intramural nodule on magnetic resonance
imaging scans.
Results: Patient underwent surgical treatment and pathological section
confirmation revealing meningioma. The patient was a middle-age woman and had
been misdiagnosed as suffering from glioma followed by slight hemipharesis on
the right extremities.
Conclusions: Although this is a rare case, it will be good if we always
consider cystic meningioma in inter-hemispheric space when diagnosing this type
of cystic lesion if the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) shows a cystic lesion
mimicking glioma image presentation.
Author: Muhammad Zafrullah
Arifin, Firman Priguna Tjahjono, Agung Budi Sutiono, Ahmad Faried
Journal Code: jpkedokterangg160081
