Anaplastic meningioma in an adolescent: a report of a rare case and brief review of literature.
OBJECTIVE
Anaplastic meningioma is an uncommon neoplasm in childhood and adolescence. Due to the rarity, treatment options for anaplastic meningioma in this age group are not clearly outlined.


METHODS
A 15-year-old boy presented with a left forehead swelling with a history of a left frontal tumor. Radiological investigations revealed a dura-based tumor with a large extracranial and a smaller intracranial component. Craniotomy with near-total excision of the tumor was performed. Histopathological examination of the tumor showed features of an anaplastic meningioma. The patient is currently receiving radiotherapy and chemotherapy. However, he has developed scalp swellings while on radiotherapy.


CONCLUSIONS
Anaplastic meningioma is extremely rare in children. Extensive sampling is required to recognize the meningothelial nature of the tumor and immunohistochemistry helps in making an accurate diagnosis in such cases. Therapeutic interventions in such cases need to be closely monitored due to the aggressive behavior of this tumor.
Gupta
Ruchika
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Department of Pathology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, 110029, India.
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Singh
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Joshi
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Julka
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