Skull Base 2007; 17(5): 325-330
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-986437
CASE REPORT

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Intracranial/Extracranial Meningioma Arising in the Hypoglossal Canal: Case Report

Michel Neeff1 , Elif Baysal1 , Jarrod Homer1 , James Gillespie2 , Richard Ramsden1
  • 1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Manchester Royal Infirmary, The University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
  • 2Department of Neuroradiology, Manchester Royal Infirmary, The University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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Publication History

Publication Date:
07 September 2007 (online)

ABSTRACT

A case of a patient with a posterior fossa meningioma extending through the hypoglossal canal to the cervical region as described in this article has not been previously described in the literature. Investigations and surgical management are outlined and pathological classifications are discussed. A literature review including recent reports of extracranial meningiomas is presented. Extracranial meningiomas are exceedingly rare and a high index of suspicion is necessary to make the diagnosis.

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Richard RamsdenF.R.C.S. 

Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Manchester Royal Infirmary

Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9WL, United Kingdom

Email: richard.ramsden@manchester.ac.uk