Sphenoid wing meningioma causing a proptosis in a child. Case report

Pediatr Neurosci. 1987;13(4):210-3. doi: 10.1159/000120332.

Abstract

A sphenoid wing meningioma causing a progressive painless proptosis is reported in a 5-year-old boy. The diagnostic evaluation and surgical management of this case are reported. A review of the literature indicates this is the youngest patient with sphenoid wing meningioma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Exophthalmos / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Meningeal Neoplasms / complications*
  • Meningeal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Meningeal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Meningioma / complications*
  • Meningioma / diagnostic imaging
  • Meningioma / surgery
  • Sphenoid Bone / diagnostic imaging
  • Sphenoid Bone / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed