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Gotohda K, Uchino A, Suzuki T, Mishima K, Homma T, Miyama Y, Baba Y. Acute subdural hematoma caused by hemorrhagic falx meningioma: A case report and review of the literature. Radiol Case Rep 2024; 19:2804-2811. [PMID: 38689814 PMCID: PMC11059303 DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2024.03.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2024] [Revised: 03/16/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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We herein report a case of acute subdural hematoma caused by hemorrhagic falx meningioma. The patient was a 64-year-old woman with no significant medical history or prior history of trauma. She experienced a sudden onset of headache and weakness in her extremities. Computed tomography (CT) scan and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a mass lesion with intratumoral hemorrhage or faint calcification along the left side of the fronto-parietal cerebral falx. There was also a linear lesion at the left side of the falx, suggesting acute subdural hematoma. MRI was performed again on the eleventh day. On precontrast T1-weighted images, intratumoral hemorrhage and widespread left subdural hematoma were shown as high intensity. On postcontrast T1-weighted images, the tumor showed heterogeneous enhancement with a dural tail sign on the falx, indicative of a falx meningioma. She underwent surgical resection, and the histological subtype was transitional meningioma. Nine cases of hemorrhagic falx meningioma associated with acute subdural hematoma have been reported. If not limited to the site of occurrence, there have been 59 reported cases overall. In our investigation, the incidence of hemorrhage is higher in the convexity and lower in the skull base. It is higher for fibrous, angiomatous, and metaplastic subtypes and lower for meningothelial subtype. The location and histological subtype might be risk factors for meningioma associated with subdural hematoma. Further accumulation of cases will be necessary to establish the cause of bleeding.
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- Kohei Gotohda
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, 1397-1 Yamane Hidaka, Saitama 350-1298, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Saitama Sekishinkai Hospital, 2-37-20 Irumagawa Sayama, Saitama 350-1305, Japan
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- Department of Neuro-Oncology/Neurosurgery, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, 1397-1 Yamane Hidaka, Saitama 350-1298, Japan
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- Department of Neuro-Oncology/Neurosurgery, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, 1397-1 Yamane Hidaka, Saitama 350-1298, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, 1397-1 Yamane Hidaka, Saitama 350-1298, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, 1397-1 Yamane Hidaka, Saitama 350-1298, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, 1397-1 Yamane Hidaka, Saitama 350-1298, Japan
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Leclerc A, Gohel H, Malczuk J, Anzalone L, Emery E, Gaberel T. Systematic Review of Meningiomas Revealed by Spontaneous Intracranial Hemorrhage: Clinicopathological Features, Outcomes, and Rebleeding Rate. World Neurosurg 2023; 172:e625-e639. [PMID: 36738963 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.01.100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Meningiomas are rarely revealed by an intracranial hemorrhage (ICH). Rebleeding occurrence rate and time of onset are unknown. Here, we performed a systematic review of the literature of meningiomas revealed by ICH. METHODS We retrospectively collected all meningiomas revealed by spontaneous ICH published between January 1980 and December 2021. We reported clinicopathological features of meningiomas revealed by ICH. We also estimated rebleeding rate and time to onset. RESULTS Ninety-two studies met all inclusion criteria, led to a total of 120 cases. The mean age was 56.3 years, with 66 (55%) female. Seventy-nine (66%) cases were conscious before surgery, 20 (17%) were in coma, and 17 (14%) were unconscious after deterioration. The most frequent bleeding type was subdural hemorrhage (N = 49, 41%) followed by intraparenchymal hemorrhage (IPH) (N = 44, 37%), subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) (N = 22, 18%), and intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) (N = 5, 4%). IPH and hindbrain/ventricular locations are associated with poor outcomes (P = 0.031 and < 0.001, respectively). Among the 19 patients who did not undergo surgical resection of the meningioma, 14 (74%) experienced rebleeding with a median occurrence of 120 days (interquartile, [90; -]). Rebleeding occurs earlier if the type of bleeding is SAH or IVH and for hindbrain location (both P < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS ICH is a rare presentation of meningiomas. Hindbrain and ventricular tumor location and IPH are associated with poor outcomes. Rebleeding rate is high and premature. It occurs earlier if the first bleeding was SAH or IVH and for hindbrain location.
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- Arthur Leclerc
- Department of Neurosurgery, CHU de Caen-Normandie, Caen, France; Normandie Université, UNICAEN, Caen, France.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, CHU de Caen-Normandie, Caen, France; Normandie Université, UNICAEN, Caen, France
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- Department of Neurosurgery, CHU de Caen-Normandie, Caen, France; Normandie Université, UNICAEN, Caen, France
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- Department of Neurosurgery, CHU de Caen-Normandie, Caen, France; Normandie Université, UNICAEN, Caen, France; Normandie Université, UNICAEN, INSERM, U1237, PhIND "Physiopathology and Imaging of Neurological Disorders", Institut Blood and Brain @ Caen-Normandie, Cyceron, Caen, France
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- Department of Neurosurgery, CHU de Caen-Normandie, Caen, France; Normandie Université, UNICAEN, Caen, France; Normandie Université, UNICAEN, INSERM, U1237, PhIND "Physiopathology and Imaging of Neurological Disorders", Institut Blood and Brain @ Caen-Normandie, Cyceron, Caen, France
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Cerase A, Tampieri D, Miracco C, Grazzini I. Diagnostic neuroradiology of intracranial meningiomas presenting with hemorrhagic onset: a double center 14-year experience. Emerg Radiol 2023; 30:175-185. [PMID: 36707465 DOI: 10.1007/s10140-023-02115-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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PURPOSE This study aims to increase awareness of the hemorrhagic presentation of intracranial meningiomas in the emergency department and present clues for neuroradiological diagnosis, which is crucial for pertinent management. We described the prevalence of hemorrhage in a large population of meningioma patients, with emphasis on clinical presentation, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance (MR), and digital subtraction angiography (DSA) findings. METHODS This retrospective analysis has been performed at two reference institutions between January 2002 and December 2015, and includes 1304 patients with histologically proven newly diagnosed intracranial meningioma. Clinical features and neuroradiological findings of intracranial meningiomas presenting with hemorrhage have been reviewed. RESULTS Twenty-four patients (1.8%, 16 females, 8 males, age range: 29-88 years) were found to have spontaneous hemorrhagic onset of the newly diagnosed meningioma. A sudden onset occurred in 23/24 patients. Sixteen patients showed isolated intralesional hemorrhage, four had subdural hematomas, and the remaining four presented combined intralesional and subarachnoid (n = 2) or intraventricular (n = 2) hemorrhages. In 13 patients, CT showed both the hemorrhage and the meningioma. In the other 11 patients, diagnosis was achieved by emergency or early surgery (n = 5), MRI (n = 5), and DSA (n = 1). CONCLUSIONS The presence of an underlying meningioma has to be considered in the differential diagnosis of spontaneous intracranial hemorrhage, although this is a rare event. CT, MRI, and occasionally DSA were useful to obtain the diagnosis; however, in up to a fifth of patients, this was achieved at surgery.
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- Alfonso Cerase
- Unit of Neuroimaging, Diagnostic and Functional Neuroradiology, Clinical Department of Neurological and Motor Sciences, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Senese, Santa Maria Alle Scotte National Health System and University Hospital, Tuscany, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Kingston Health Science Centre, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Unit of Pathology, Clinical Department of Oncology, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Senese and Department of Medicine, Surgery, and Neurosciences, University of Siena, Santa Maria Alle Scotte National Health System and University Hospital, Tuscany, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Section of Neuroradiology, San Donato National Health System Hospital, Pietro Nenni Street, 52100, Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy.
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Halalmeh DR, Alrashdan M, Kharouf M, Sbeih I, Molnar PT, Moisi MD. Brain Meningiomas Manifesting as Intracranial Hemorrhage: Comprehensive Systematic Review and Report of the First Case of Hemorrhagic Meningiomatosis. World Neurosurg 2023; 169:73-86.e6. [PMID: 36332779 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.10.113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To characterize the salient features of hemorrhagic manifestation of meningiomas and to report on the first case of hemorrhagic meningiomatosis. METHODS A comprehensive systematic review of the English-language literature was performed using MEDLINE, PubMed, and Google Scholar databases to identify case reports and series of brain meningiomas manifesting as intracranial hemorrhage. RESULTS A total of 65 patients were evaluated. Most patients were female (64.6%). The average age at presentation was 58.1 ± 14.3 years. The most common presenting symptom was focal neurologic deficits (n = 47; 71.2%). Identification of tumor was missed/not possible in 24.6% of patients. The most common reported comorbidity was hypertension. Most tumors were located in convexity (n = 36; 55.3%). Subdural hematoma (± other hemorrhages) was the most common type of intracranial hemorrhage (n = 46; 70.7%). Computed tomography hyperintensity (25.7%) and magnetic resonance imaging T2 hypointensity (22%) were the most prevalent radiologic findings. The predominant histopathology subtype was meningothelial (syncytial) (n = 24; 36.4%). The estimated mortality was 13.8%. Among those who survived, 39.9% had residual deficits at a median follow-up of 8.1 ± 5.8 months. CONCLUSIONS Intracranial hemorrhage induced by meningiomas is associated with significant mortality and morbidity. Identifying unexpected meningioma in the setting of intracranial bleed can help optimize preoperative planning (e.g., surgical approach) and facilitate total resection of the underlying tumor. Therefore, clinicians should have a high index of suspicion with a low threshold for investigation of meningiomas in the setting of intracranial hemorrhage.
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- Dia R Halalmeh
- Department of Neurosurgery, Hurley Medical Center, Flint, Michigan, USA.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hurley Medical Center, Flint, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hurley Medical Center, Flint, Michigan, USA
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Acute, nontraumatic subdural hemorrhage as a presentation of meningioma: A report of two cases and literature review. INTERDISCIPLINARY NEUROSURGERY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inat.2022.101518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Siedlecki Z, Nowak K, Grzyb S, Śniegocki M. Intracranial hemorrhages associated with meningiomas: Own experience and literature review. J Cancer Res Ther 2022; 18:820-826. [PMID: 35900566 DOI: 10.4103/jcrt.jcrt_958_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Intracranial hemorrhage associated with meningioma is rare. Relatively, few such cases are described in the source literature, and it is estimated that intracranial meningiomas presenting with hemorrhage account for about one percent of all meningiomas. Hemorrhage can occur in both meningioma tissue and on the tumor surface. It can lead to intracerebral, subdural and subarachnoid hematoma. This can in turn cause high intracranial pressure with rapid neurological deterioration. Urgent neurosurgical intervention is often necessary. In our department, three patients with meningioma-related hemorrhage were treated surgically from 2006 to 2020. One patient was operated on as an emergency, due to the patient's poor neurological condition, while the two others underwent surgery following supplementary diagnosis several days following their admission. The outcomes of the three patients were good. The three meningiomas associated with hemorrhage described in the present manuscript constitute 2.2% of all 136 meningiomas treated surgically from 2006 to 2020 at our department. All three hemorrhages described in this study were associated with WHO I convexity meningiomas. Similar data can be found in some sources also describing meningioma WHO I-related hemorrhages; nevertheless, other literature references indicate a higher risk of bleeding into meningiomas of a higher degree of malignancy. The hemorrhage mechanism remains unclear; however, the proposed mechanism is rupture of defective intratumoral blood vessels and stretching of the superficial veins including bridge veins by the growing tumor, leading to their rupture. Our observations regarding the incidence of meningioma hemorrhage and tumor location are consistent with the source literature data.
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- Zygmunt Siedlecki
- Department of Neurosurgery and Neurotraumatology and Pediatric Neurosurgery, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz of Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Toruń, Poland
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Neurotraumatology and Pediatric Neurosurgery, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz of Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Toruń, Poland
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Neurotraumatology and Pediatric Neurosurgery, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz of Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Toruń, Poland
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Neurotraumatology and Pediatric Neurosurgery, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz of Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Toruń, Poland
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Carbone L, Somma T, Iorio GG, Vitulli F, Conforti A, Raffone A, Bove I, Pagano S, Pontillo M, Carbone IF, Farina A, Maruotti GM, Maiuri F, Cappabianca P, Alviggi C. Meningioma during pregnancy: what can influence the management? A case series and review of the literature. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2021; 35:8767-8777. [PMID: 34822317 DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2021.2004585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Purpose: Meningioma is a benign tumor, more frequent in female population. During pregnancy, distinguishing a meningioma from other common conditions presenting with similar symptoms (headache, vomiting, visual impairment) is challenging. Moreover, the management must consider not only maternal but also fetal health. The rarity of the condition does not allow to define the features to which look in order to stratify the risk for the need of surgery during pregnancy. We reported three cases of meningioma in pregnant women treated at our department and reviewed those previously reported in the literature. The aim of this review is to evaluate which factors are more determinant in such management.Methods: Electronic databases were searched from year 2000 until June 2020, to identify clinical studies on management of meningioma diagnosed during pregnancy. The primary outcome was surgical timing. Secondary outcomes were delivery methods, maternal and neonatal outcomes.Results: Surgery after pregnancy is more frequently performed in PR + tumor (p-value 0.038) and with HA (p-value 0.0445), as well as in meningioma diagnosed during the third trimester, compared to those diagnosed before (p-value 0.0012). Surgery during pregnancy was more frequent in patients with visual loss (p-value 0.006). No significant differences were found in surgical management, according to age, WHO grade, tumor location, lesion diameter and ER positivity. Delivery method is independent from both hormonal receptor status and main symptoms, but women who had neurosurgery during pregnancy delivered more frequently with spontaneous vaginal delivery (p-value <0.01).Conclusion: The decision regarding surgical timing of meningioma diagnosed during pregnancy depends on PR + and impending symptoms as visual loss or headache. It seems that timing of neurosurgery does not affect the delivery method. A multidisciplinary approach is always useful to perform a rapid and appropriate diagnosis and to better evaluate pros and cons of surgery during pregnancy and following management both for maternal and fetal wellness.
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- Luigi Carbone
- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, School of Medicine, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, School of Medicine, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, School of Medicine, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, School of Medicine, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, School of Medicine, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, School of Medicine, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, School of Medicine, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, School of Medicine, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, School of Medicine, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and Neonate, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Obstetric Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna and IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria S.Orsola-Malpighi, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, School of Medicine, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, School of Medicine, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, School of Medicine, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, School of Medicine, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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Meningiomas associated with subdural hematomas: A systematic review of clinical features and outcomes. World Neurosurg 2021; 158:e465-e475. [PMID: 34763104 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2021] [Revised: 10/30/2021] [Accepted: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Meningiomas associated with subdural hematomas (SDH) are exceedingly rare. As such, the clinical features, optimal medical and surgical management, and outcomes of treatment for these lesions remain unknown. METHODS We performed a systematic review of the Pubmed and SCOPUS databases for case reports and case series on patients with presumptive clinical or definitive diagnoses of meningiomas presenting with a subdural hematoma on CT scan or MRI. Data on demographics, clinical manifestations, surgical management, adjuvant treatment, and outcome on last follow-up were collected. RESULTS A total of 59 cases met the inclusion criteria, including one described in the current study. The mean age of patients was 62 years (range 5 - 85 years), with a slight female predilection (1.3:1). The most common clinical symptom and sign were headache and focal weakness, respectively. All except two cases underwent surgery - either done singly or staged - for evacuation of hematoma and/or excision of tumor. Treatment for meningiomas associated with SDH was associated with a mortality rate of 12% (6/51) at a median follow up of 3 months. Complete neurologic recovery was reported in 71% of patients. CONCLUSION Subdural hematomas are rare presenting manifestations of intracranial meningiomas. Current management is largely surgical for immediate relief of mass effect and oncologic control. Most patients survived with complete neurologic recovery.
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Nam JW, Park ES, Park JB, Seo JH, Kim M, Jung NY. Benign meningioma manifesting with acute subdural hematoma and cerebral edema: a case report and review of the literature. J Med Case Rep 2021; 15:335. [PMID: 34187580 PMCID: PMC8244191 DOI: 10.1186/s13256-021-02935-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Accepted: 05/31/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Background Spontaneous subdural hematoma rarely presents with a hypervascular or malignant tumor but even less frequently in a benign tumor like meningioma. We encountered a patient with acute subdural hematoma associated with benign meningioma. Here, we report this case along with a review of previous reports, especially focusing on their clinical features and possible bleeding mechanisms. Case presentation A 53-year-old Asian woman presented with severe headache and progressive neurologic deterioration due to cerebral edema. The patient was submitted to open surgery for evacuation of the subdural hematoma and concurrent tumor removal on the ipsilateral parietal convexity. A hypervascular, encapsulated mass was identified during surgery and completely removed including the adjacent dura mater (Simpson grade 0). The tumor was histologically confirmed as an angiomatous meningioma (World Health Organization grade I). Her clinical course was uneventful after surgery. Conclusions Although meningiomas are commonly benign according to their histological traits, they can lead to spontaneous bleeding and cause neurologically unstable condition. Therefore, meningiomas need to be considered as a cause of spontaneous subdural hematoma if radiologically suspicious, which should be reflected by proper management for a positive outcome. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13256-021-02935-x.
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- Ji Won Nam
- Department of Neurosurgery, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Ulsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Ulsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Ulsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Ulsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Gangneung Asan Hospital, Gangneung, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Ulsan, Republic of Korea.
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Alghabban FA, Alhamss YJ, Farag AA, Alfahmi JA, Al-Saiari SA, Alghamdi F, Abdoh MG. Incidental intraoperative finding of meningioma in spontaneous acute subdural hematoma: A case report from Saudi Arabia and review of literature. Int J Surg Case Rep 2020; 77:314-317. [PMID: 33197775 PMCID: PMC7677660 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.10.136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2020] [Revised: 10/29/2020] [Accepted: 10/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION An association of meningioma with spontaneous acute subdural hematoma has been rarely reported in the literature. Up to date, 38 cases have been reported. PRESENTATION OF CASE A 74-year-old Saudi female known case of hypertension presented suddenly with dizziness, headache, and left lower limb weakness for 6 h. No history of trauma or anticoagulant medication. Computed tomography scan showed acute subdural hematoma. Pre-operative images were negative for any vascular pathology or lesional tissue. The patient underwent surgery for evacuation of the subdural collection. The presence of abnormal soft tissues within the hematoma was discovered during the surgery and sent for analysis. Histopathological results showed meningothelial subtype grade I meningioma. The patient recovered well, with no obvious neurological deficit or immediate complication. DISCUSSION Spontaneous acute subdural hematoma without a predisposing factor is a rare occurrence; consequently, a thorough investigation is mandatory in such case to reach the hidden aetiology. CONCLUSION In this report a rare association of meningioma with an acute subdural hematoma described. Our case was the first one reported where meningioma incidentally discovered during procedure without preoperative suspicion. A small size intracranial lesion may not be detected by preoperative radiological assessment in the presence of a hematoma. Systematic inspection of the operative field is an important surgical step despite negative preoperative radiological images. Our case supports the mechanism of rupture of abnormal vascular structure. More cases needed to understand the mechanism of such a rare association.
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- Fatimah Abdulrahim Alghabban
- Neurosurgery Department, Neuroscience Center, King Abdullah Medical City, Holy Capital, Saudi Arabia; Neurosurgery Department, King Abdulaziz Speciality Hospital, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Neurosurgery Department, Neuroscience Center, King Abdullah Medical City, Holy Capital, Saudi Arabia
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- Neurosurgery Department, Neuroscience Center, King Abdullah Medical City, Holy Capital, Saudi Arabia
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- Neurosurgery Department, Al-Noor Specialist Hospital, Holy Capital, Saudi Arabia
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- Neurosurgery Department, Neuroscience Center, King Abdullah Medical City, Holy Capital, Saudi Arabia
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Department, King Abdullah Medical City, Holy Capital, Saudi Arabia
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- Neurosurgery Department, Neuroscience Center, King Abdullah Medical City, Holy Capital, Saudi Arabia.
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Itani M, Shitara S, Akiyama Y. A convexity meningioma presenting with an acute subdural hematoma. Surg Neurol Int 2020; 11:263. [PMID: 33024601 PMCID: PMC7533091 DOI: 10.25259/sni_328_2020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2020] [Accepted: 08/05/2020] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Background: Meningiomas presenting with acute subdural hematomas are extremely rare. To the best of our knowledge, only 45 cases have been reported to date. We report on a case of a meningioma mimicking an acute subdural hematoma as well as a thorough literature review. Case Description: A 67-year-old man with no history of trauma was referred to our hospital with sudden onset of decreased level of consciousness and left hemiplegia. Computed tomography revealed an acute convexity subdural hematoma. Emergency surgery to remove the hematoma was performed. The hematoma was found to exist in the extra-axial space and the attached dura mater and pia mater remained intact. Pathological examination revealed a transitional meningioma, the World Health Organization Grade 1. Detailed medical history taken postoperatively revealed that a convexity meningioma had been diagnosed incidentally at another facility 1 year earlier. Conclusion: Acute subdural hematomas due to meningiomas are rare, and establishing the cause is challenging. Prompt and precise diagnosis of such entities may afford patients a better prognosis.
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- Masahiko Itani
- Department of Neurosurgery, Tenri Hospital, Tenri, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tenri Hospital, Tenri, Nara, Japan
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Matos D, Pereira R. Meningioma-related subacute subdural hematoma: A case report. Surg Neurol Int 2020; 11:264. [PMID: 33024602 PMCID: PMC7533084 DOI: 10.25259/sni_337_2020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2020] [Accepted: 08/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Meningiomas are the most frequent benign head tumors, although spontaneous hemorrhage is a rare form of presentation of such lesions. Of all possible bleeding locations associated with them, the subdural space is one of the most uncommon, with very few cases reported worldwide. Case Description A middle-aged woman presented with progressively worsening left-sided headache, initiated 2 weeks before, with no other complaints, denying any previous head trauma. Head computed tomography revealed a subacute left hemisphere subdural hematoma and left frontal, suggestive of meningioma on magnetic resonance imaging. Surgical treatment was performed with hematoma evacuation and lesion removal. Neuropathology showed a transitional meningioma with signs of hemorrhage. After surgery, no neurological deficits were registered, and headache abated. Conclusion As we could not identify any other cause for the subacute subdural hematoma, hemorrhage from the meningioma was the most probable cause, and thus, we decided to remove it along with clot evacuation. Based on neuropathological findings, we propose an alternative mechanism for this spontaneous hemorrhage from the meningioma, involving the place where the periphery of the lesion insertion, the dura mater as the origin of the hemorrhage. Knowledge of this association could help define the best treatment in such cases.
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Affiliation(s)
- Daniela Matos
- Department of Neurosurgery, Coimbra University Hospital Centre, Portugal
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Coimbra University Hospital Centre, Portugal.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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