Iatrogenic subcutaneous metastasis from WHO Grade I intracranial meningioma. (December 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kok, David L.; Hendry, Shona; Alvarez, Beatriz
• Is Part Of: Journal of clinical neuroscience. Volume 58(2018)
• Page Start: 224
• Page End: 225
• Publication Date: 2018-12
• Subjects: Brain -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Neurosciences -- Periodicals; Nervous system -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Brain -- surgery -- Periodicals; Neurosurgical Procedures -- Periodicals; Neurosciences -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 616.8
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2018.09.005
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0967-5868

Abstract

Highlights: This is a case of a WHO Grade I meningioma excised in an uncomplicated operation. 13 months later the patient presented with subcutaneous metastases. Proximity was close to her original scar, suggesting intra-operative seeding. Risk factors and treatment options for this rare occurrence are reviewed. Abstract: Meningiomas are the most frequent primary brain tumours and are often managed with surgical excision. We present the case of a young woman with the unusual phenomenon of iatrogenic subcutaneous seeding from an intracranial meningioma. We discuss the risk factors, possible mechanisms and management of this.