Open AccessExtramedullary Hematopoiesis in a Malignant Meningioma
Author(s) -
Jocelyn B. Gregorios,
Janet W. Bay,
Alden W. Dudley
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
neurosurgery
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.485
H-Index - 34
eISSN - 1081-1281
pISSN - 0148-396X
DOI - 10.1227/00006123-198310000-00020
Subject(s) - medicine , extramedullary hematopoiesis , meningioma , fulminant , haematopoiesis , pathology , surgery , stem cell , genetics , biology
An unusual case of malignant intracranial meningioma is presented. The operative management was complicated by the abrupt development of fulminant brain edema and herniation. The tumor contained areas of extramedullary hematopoiesis, a finding not previously reported. Various pathogenetic mechanisms involved in intradural extramedullary hematopoiesis are discussed.