Meningioma is one of the most common spinal extramedullary tumors, largely intra-dural. An extradural localization is possible but less frequent. There are two morphologically different types of meningioma: one is round, and the other is the "en-plaque" form, that grows along the dura mater like a sheet. The "en-plaque" form, is unusual. We report on an unusual case of epidural and extraspinal "en-plaque" meningioma, describing the MRI and CT features and discussing the possible principal differential diagnosis (neurolymphomatosis, plexiform neurofibromas/schwannomas and metastasis).
Imaging of cervical extradural en-plaque meningioma
CARANCI, Ferdinando;
2012-01-01
Abstract
Meningioma is one of the most common spinal extramedullary tumors, largely intra-dural. An extradural localization is possible but less frequent. There are two morphologically different types of meningioma: one is round, and the other is the "en-plaque" form, that grows along the dura mater like a sheet. The "en-plaque" form, is unusual. We report on an unusual case of epidural and extraspinal "en-plaque" meningioma, describing the MRI and CT features and discussing the possible principal differential diagnosis (neurolymphomatosis, plexiform neurofibromas/schwannomas and metastasis).File in questo prodotto:
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