Case of Radiation Induced Microcrocystic Meningioma- A Case Report
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 11
Abstract
Microcystic meningiomas is a distinct morphological variant of meningiomas, characterized by loose texture and microcysts with formation of large extracellular spaces containing edematous fluid. We reported a case of microcystic menigiomas in 37 year old male patient had underwent radiotherapy for treatment of NHL 22 Years back. The tumor showed diffuse immune histochemical reactivity for VIMENTIN, EMA, S-100 protein, ultrastructure study confirmed the menigiomatous nature of tumor. Radiation exposure would be one of the etiological factors along with genetic instability and patient required multimodality of treatment along with regular surveillance. Keywords: Intracranial; Meningioma; microcystic.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Nilesh Potdar, Dr. Suresh Kumar S, Dr. Bhavadasan K
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