Primary meningioma of the scalp as a late complication of skull fracture: case report and literature review.
A case of primary meningioma of the scalp is presented in which the anatomical association with a previous skull fracture is demonstrated and pathogenesis discussed. The investigations and surgical treatment are briefly described. Review of the literature reveals a strong association between trauma of the central nervous system and intracranial meningioma. Occasional reports also exist of extra-cranial meningioma following trauma. This is, however, the first report of such an association in the scalp.
Shaw
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Maxillofacial Unit, University Hospital Aintree, Longmoor Lane, Fazakerly, Liverpool L9 7AL, UK. richardjohnshaw@hotmail.com
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Boyle
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Triantafyllou
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D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008579:Meningioma / Q000209:etiology*; D009777:Occipital Bone / Q000293:injuries*; D012535:Scalp / Q000473:pathology*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology*; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000150:complications*