[Papillary meningioma: a very rare and aggressive variant of meningioma].

Authors :: Benchetrit M
Ambrosetti D
Vincent N
Chanalet S
Soler C
Haudebourg J
Burel-Vandenbos F
Source :: Annales de pathologie [Ann Pathol] 2013 Feb; Vol. 33 (1), pp. 49-52. Date of Electronic Publication: 2013 Feb 08.
Publication Year :: 2013
Abstract: Papillary meningioma (MP) is a rare and aggressive variant of meningioma, occurring preferentially in young subjects. Histopathological features of papillary meningiomas are characterized by papillary or perivascular pseudorosette patterns. We report the case of a right frontal MP in a 16-year-old boy. Differential diagnosis included other primitive or secondary intracranial papillary neoplasms. MP diagnosis should not be missed due to its aggressive behavior with brain invasion, local recurrence and metastases.<br /> (Copyright © 2013. Published by Elsevier Masson SAS.)