Türk Nöroşirürji Dergisi
2022 , Vol 32 , Num 1
Difficulties in Pediatric Meningiomas
1Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, Beyin ve Sinir Cerrahisi Anabilim Dalı, İstanbul, Türkiye
Pediatric meningiomas are not simply pediatric counterparts of adult meningiomas. They differ from adult meningiomas in terms
of localization, histological subtypes, grades, molecular basis, methylation subgroups, behaviour, and surgery. They are more
frequently seen in males, behave more aggressively, and have atypical localization such as intraventricular, intraparenchymal and
posterior fossa. For this reason, pediatric meningiomas should be accepted as totally different than adult meningiomas and their
treatment and follow-up strategy should be planned accordingly.
Anahtar Kelimeler :
Pediatric meningiomas, Surgery, Molecular basis