title: Lipomatous meningioma: Case report and review of the literature.
abstract: Lipomatous meningiomas are a very rare form of brain meningiomas consisting of fat accumulation within the tumor. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computerized tomographic (CT) imaging can be utilized to visualize the fat accumulations, but histopathologic staining is necessary in order to make a definitive diagnosis. The key histopathologic feature is the identification of adipocyte-like cells within the tumor, but other markers have also been identified. In this case report and review of the literature, we discuss how to recognize the symptoms associated with lipomatous meningiomas and the definitive treatment approach for these rare tumors.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, United States.
authors.forename: Walid
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Radwan
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, United States.
authors.forename: Brandon
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Lucke-Wold
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, United States.
authors.forename: Cletus
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Cheyuo
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Ruby Memorial Hospital, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, United States.
authors.forename: Janice
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ahn
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Ruby Memorial Hospital, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, United States.
authors.forename: Kymberly
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Gyure
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, United States.
authors.forename: Sanjay
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bhatia
keywords: Adipocyte-like cells; Behavioral disturbance; Lipomatous meningiomas; Migraine headaches