[Angiomatous meningioma and epilepsy in a 2.6-years-old girl]

Pediatr Med Chir. 2005 May-Aug;27(3-4):108-11.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

A case of meningo-angiomatosis (MA), in a 2.6 -years-old girl with refractory focal and secondary generalized seizures, starting at the age of 2 years, is presented. MRI evaluation revealed a lesion located at the left temporal lobe; the patient underwent surgical intervention. Histology revealed the lesion to have the features of MA.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Electroencephalography
  • Epilepsy, Complex Partial / diagnosis
  • Epilepsy, Complex Partial / etiology*
  • Epilepsy, Complex Partial / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Meningeal Neoplasms / complications*
  • Meningeal Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Meningeal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Meningioma / complications*
  • Meningioma / diagnosis
  • Meningioma / surgery
  • Temporal Lobe* / pathology
  • Temporal Lobe* / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome