Abstract
We present three cases of meningiomas developing at the site of an old head trauma. We then review the literature regarding the controversies on the development of post-traumatic brain tumors and, finally, we emphasize the medico-legal characteristics of post-traumatic meningiomas, particularly with respect to their cell type which is frequently atypical or anaplastic and which have a poor outcome.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Arachnoid / diagnostic imaging
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Arachnoid / injuries
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Arachnoid / pathology
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Craniocerebral Trauma / diagnostic imaging
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Craniocerebral Trauma / etiology
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Craniocerebral Trauma / pathology*
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Dura Mater / diagnostic imaging
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Dura Mater / injuries
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Dura Mater / pathology
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Humans
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Male
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Meningeal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
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Meningeal Neoplasms / etiology
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Meningeal Neoplasms / pathology*
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Meningioma / diagnostic imaging
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Meningioma / etiology
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Meningioma / pathology*
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Radiography
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Skull Fractures / diagnostic imaging
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Skull Fractures / etiology
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Skull Fractures / pathology*