Sphenoid wing meningioma--an unusual cause of duro-optic calcification

J Postgrad Med. 1997 Apr-Jun;43(2):48-9.

Abstract

Sphenoid ridge is the third commonest site of intracranial meningiomas. Although sphenoid ridge meningiomas often involve the optic canal, calcification along the optic nerve has not been reported with these tumors. We describe CT features of a calcified optic nerve in a patient with a calcified sphenoid ridge meningioma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Calcinosis / etiology
  • Calcinosis / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Meningioma / pathology*
  • Meningioma / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Invasiveness
  • Optic Nerve / pathology*
  • Sphenoid Bone / pathology*
  • Sphenoid Bone / surgery