MRI of papillary meningiomas in children

We report two cases of papillary meningioma in children. The MRI appearance of this special type of meningioma is described for the first time. Both lesions were dura based and associated with cystic components. We review the literature pertaining to this type of meningioma and discuss the different...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Pediatric radiology 1995-11, Vol.25 (S1), p.S9-S13
Hauptverfasser:	LIRNG, J. F, ENTERLINE, D. S, TIEN, R. D, FUCHS, H, FRIEDMAN, H. S, ELLINGTON, K. S, MCLENDON, R. P
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Child, Preschool Diagnosis, Differential Dura Mater - pathology Female Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging Male Medical sciences Meningeal Neoplasms - diagnosis Meningeal Neoplasms - pathology Meninges - pathology Meningioma - diagnosis Meningioma - pathology Neurology Tumors of the nervous system. Phacomatoses
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Zusammenfassung:	We report two cases of papillary meningioma in children. The MRI appearance of this special type of meningioma is described for the first time. Both lesions were dura based and associated with cystic components. We review the literature pertaining to this type of meningioma and discuss the differential diagnosis of the MRI appearance. Because this is a malignant type of meningioma, early diagnosis and surgical intervention are important in the management of patients.
ISSN:	0301-0449 1432-1998
DOI:	10.1007/BF03545572