Childs Nerv Syst. 2009 Jan;25(1):129-32. Epub 2008 Aug 19.

Deep sylvian meningioma: a case report and review of literature.

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Department of Neurological Sciences, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632004, India.

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CASE REPORT:

A 6-year-old boy presented with seizures. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging showed a large enhancing mass in the left temporo-parietal region.

TREATMENT:

He underwent left temporo-parietal craniotomy and total excision of the lesion. At surgery, there was no dural attachment, and the tumor was mainly in the posterior part of left sylvian fissure. The biopsy was reported as WHO grade I meningioma.

OUTCOME:

At 4-year follow-up, he was asymptomatic, and there was no tumor recurrence.

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