Benign meningioma manifesting with acute subdural hematoma and cerebral edema: a case report and review of the literature.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Spontaneous subdural hematoma rarely presents with a hypervascular or malignant tumor but even less frequently in a benign tumor like meningioma. We encountered a patient with acute subdural hematoma associated with benign meningioma. Here, we report this case along with a review of previous reports, especially focusing on their clinical features and possible bleeding mechanisms.

Case presentation

A 53-year-old Asian woman presented with severe headache and progressive neurologic deterioration due to cerebral edema. The patient was submitted to open surgery for evacuation of the subdural hematoma and concurrent tumor removal on the ipsilateral parietal convexity. A hypervascular, encapsulated mass was identified during surgery and completely removed including the

SUBMITTER: Nam JW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8244191 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature