Intracranial cystic meningiomas: A rare type of tumours

Abstract

Intracranial cystic meningiomas are usually benign that occur in relatively young patients. Resection of cysts that show contrast enhancement is essential to reduce recurrence.

A large cystic meningioma incidentally detected during general examination for breast cancer

“…CMs are occasionally difficult to differentiate from malignant brain tumors and other intracranial cysts [3] , [4] , [5] . In the present case, a large cystic tumor was incidentally detected during the general examination for breast cancer.…”

“…Meningiomas are the most common type of primary non-glial brain tumors. Infrequently, meningiomas accompany intra- or perilesional cysts and are called cystic meningiomas (CMs) [1] , [2] , [3] . Radiologically, CMs may be difficult to differentiate from malignant brain tumors or other intracranial cysts, particularly when they are intraparenchymally located.…”

“…Radiologically, CMs may be difficult to differentiate from malignant brain tumors or other intracranial cysts, particularly when they are intraparenchymally located. CMs are usually benign, low-grade tumors [3] , [4] , [5] . However, enhancement of the cyst walls highly suggests of inclusion of tumor cells.…”

“…However, enhancement of the cyst walls highly suggests of inclusion of tumor cells. Therefore, in such circumstance, cyst resection is recommended [ 2 , 3 , 6 , 7 ].…”