Frontal cutaneous meningioma - Case report

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2015

Authors

Ramos, L (Author) Other; Coutinho, I (Author) Other; Cardoso, JC (Author) Other; Garcia, H (Author) Other; Cordeiro, MR (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia

Vol. 90

Pages: 130-133

ISSN: 0365-0596

Publisher: Elsevier

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Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00G-K22

DOI: 10.1590/abd1806-4841.20153798

Abstract (EN): Cutaneous meningiomas are rare tumors most commonly located on the scalp. We report the case of a 55-year-old male who presented with a 2x3 cm tumoral lesion on the forehead. The lesion was hard, adherent and covered by normal skin. Incisional biopsy revelead a proliferation of monomorphic round cells, organized in nests and focally forming pseudovascular spaces. Immunohistochemical study revealed positivity for epithelial antigen membrane and vimentin. Vascular markers, cytokeratins and S100 protein were negative. A brain CT scan did not show any evidence of intracranial meningioma. The authors describe the case of a cutaneous frontal meningioma in probable relation with previous cranioencephalic trauma.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 4