Meningioma of the jugular foramen with a large cervical extension

Meningioma rarely gives an extra cranial extension. The authors report a case of meningioma of the jugular foramen reaching the left side of the neck. Epidemiological and clinical aspects of meningiomas of the neck are presented. The pathogenesis of this ectopic meningioma is discussed. We stress th...

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Published in:Journal de radiologie 2006-02, Vol.87 (2 Pt 1), p.132-135
Main Authors: Chammakhi Jemli, C, Shili, S, Miled, B, Zribi, S, Mzabi, H, M'barek, C, Lekhdim, A, Daghfous, M H
Format: Article
Language:fre
Subjects:
Female
Head and Neck Neoplasms - diagnosis
Humans
Meningioma - diagnosis
Middle Aged
Neoplasm Invasiveness
Skull Base
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Summary:Meningioma rarely gives an extra cranial extension. The authors report a case of meningioma of the jugular foramen reaching the left side of the neck. Epidemiological and clinical aspects of meningiomas of the neck are presented. The pathogenesis of this ectopic meningioma is discussed. We stress the contribution of imaging to evoke the diagnosis, determine the exact extent of the tumor, guide biopsies and allow post-therapeutic surveillance. Histological diagnosis of meningiomas of the neck is difficult since it can mimic more commonly encountered neck tumours. Difficulties of surgical techniques used to manage the tumor are also reported.
ISSN:0221-0363
DOI:10.1016/S0221-0363(06)73984-1