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BMC Neurology
Published in: BMC Neurology 1/2020

Open Access 01-12-2020 | Meningioma | Case report

Radiation-induced cavernous malformation after stereotactic radiosurgery for cavernous sinus meningioma: a case report

Authors: Zuan Yu, Bin Huang, Risheng Liang

Published in: BMC Neurology | Issue 1/2020

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Abstract

Background

Radiation-induced cavernous malformation (RICM) is a rare sequela of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) treatment of intracranial tumors. To date, no study reported on RICM after SRS for meningiomas originating from the skull base. The relationship between locus of initial meningioma and RICM has not been studied.

Case presentation

A 57-year-old woman presented with persistent headaches and blepharoptosis at initial episode. MRI disclosed a right parasellar lesion, diagnosed as a cavernous sinus meningioma (CSM). After receiving a single-fractionated SRS, headache relieved, but blepharoptosis did not significantly improve. Three years and three months later, she returned with headaches and dizziness. MRI showed an enlarged CSM. Moreover, a new mass-like lesion, suspected hemangioma, appeared in the nearby right temporal lobe. After surgical removal of the new lesion and the CSM, the patient’s neurological symptoms significantly improved. Pathology confirmed CSM and temporal RICM.

Conclusions

We report the first rare case of RICM occurring after SRS for CSM. The RICM may be in the same region as the initial tumor. Surgical intervention was preferred for symptomatic RICM and initial meningioma. We recommend long-term regular followup MRIs for patients with meningioma after SRS treatment.
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Metadata
Title
Radiation-induced cavernous malformation after stereotactic radiosurgery for cavernous sinus meningioma: a case report
Authors
Zuan Yu
Bin Huang
Risheng Liang
Publication date
01-12-2020
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Neurology / Issue 1/2020
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2377
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-020-01995-8

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