In:
Neuro-Oncology, Oxford University Press (OUP), Vol. 23, No. Supplement_6 ( 2021-11-12), p. vi163-vi163
Abstract:
Meningiomas are the most common primary CNS tumor in adults, with a median age at diagnosis of 65 years. Younger patients usually have a genetic background or history of prior radiation exposure. Population-level studies suggest 80-85% of meningiomas are WHO grade I (benign), 15-18% grade II (atypical), and 1-3% grade III (anaplastic). This case series describes a single center experience of meningiomas in patients under 40. METHODS We reviewed the Sheba Medical Center Neurosurgery and radiotherapy databases containing patients operated on for meningioma between 2011-2020. Digital medical records were retrieved, including pathology reports, surgical reports, clinical and radiological data, and use of radiotherapy or medical treatments. RESULTS Of 600 patients in the database, 47 patients under 40 (7.8%) were identified and 54 tumors were reviewed (five patients had multiple operation). 32 patients were female (68%) ; 2 were under 20 years old, 17 were age 20-30 and 28 were age 31-39 at first presentation. Seven patients had received prior radiation therapy for a childhood malignancy. 28 meningiomas were histology confirmed grade I (52%), 22 were grade II (41%), 2 were grade III (4%), and 2 (4%) were grade undetermined. 22 tumors were located in the skull base (41%) and 32 (59%) in the brain convexity. 16 skull base tumors were grade I, five were grade II, and one was grade III. 12 convexity tumors were grade I, 16 were grade II, and two were grade III. Median follow-up was 35 months (range 1 - 98 months). CONCLUSION Our experience with meningioma patients under 40 revealed a different grade segregation than the older population, with younger patients showing a higher incidence of grade II tumors. These tumors are generally more aggressive, and require careful resection and consideration for post-surgical radiotherapy. Further validation with population based databases is required.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1522-8517
,
1523-5866
DOI:
10.1093/neuonc/noab196.639
Language:
English
Publisher:
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date:
2021
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2094060-9
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