Author/Authors :
Kızılay, Zahir Pamukkale Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Beyin ve Sinir Cerrahisi AD, Turkey , Bolat, Elif Pamukkale Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Beyin ve Sinir Cerrahisi AD, Turkey , Acar, Feridun Pamukkale Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Beyin ve Sinir Cerrahisi AD, Turkey , Yalçın, Nagihan Pamukkale Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Patoloji AD, Turkey , Çırak, Bayram Pamukkale Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Beyin ve Sinir Cerrahisi AD, Turkey , Coşkun, Mehmet Erdal Pamukkale Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Beyin ve Sinir Cerrahisi AD, Turkey
Abstract :
Various predisposing factors have been suggested in the formation of meningiomas originating from cap cells of arachnoids membrane, however head trauma is not included as an etiology. A 84 year old patient with new onset focal seizures secondary to right frontal meningioma was admitted to neurology clinic. His medical history revealed major head trauma with right frontal compression fracture which occured 40 years ago. In this case report, the relationship between meningioma formation and head trauma is discussed.
NaturalLanguageKeyword :
Brain tumors , trauma , skull fracture , meningioma
