Sinus histiocytosis with massive lymphadenopathy presenting as a meningioma.
This report documents a case of sinus histiocytosis with massive lymphadenopathy (SHML) which was unusual in that it produced a localized mass on the intracranial dura, simulating a meningioma. The clinical, histological and ultrastructural features of this case are presented.
Carey
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Department of Pathology, Midland Centre for Neurosurgery and Neurology, Smethwick, Warley, West Midlands.
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D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000473:pathology / Q000648:ultrastructure; D008206:Lymphatic Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008577:Meningeal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D008579:Meningioma / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D010305:Parotid Diseases / Q000473:pathology*