Saudi Journal of Pathology and Microbiology (SJPM)
Volume-7 | Issue-07 | 321-325
Case Report
Olfactory Groove Anaplasic Meningioma: A Rare Histopathological Entity
Brahim El Jebbouri, Mohamed Allaoui, Mohamed Moutaoukel
Published : July 30, 2022
Abstract
Intracranial meningiomas continue to challenge our best clinical efforts to eliminate them once discovered and deemed appropriate for treatment. Malignant meningiomas constitute 10% to 15% of all meningiomas and limited information exists regarding adjuvant treatment. The external whole brain irradiation is recommended. Traditional chemotherapy has proven ineffective; thus, new chemotherapeutic agents and new methods of delivery should be developed. Immunotherapy may be considered for patients with malignant meningiomas when all others previous treatment have failed. We report a case of anaplastic papillary meningioma. A 60-year-old woman presented with a 10-year history of gradually decreasing olfactory function. A magnetic resonance image demonstrated a large Olfactory groove meningioma. The tumor and the infiltrated dura were radically removed. Postoperatively, the patient remained neurologically intact. The treatment was complemented by external whole brain radiation.