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. 2016:2016:2649426.
doi: 10.1155/2016/2649426. Epub 2016 Mar 15.

Postpartum Regression of a Presumed Cavernous Meningioma

See Yung Phang  1 , Peter Whitfield  1
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Postpartum Regression of a Presumed Cavernous Meningioma

See Yung Phang et al. Case Rep Oncol Med. 2016.

Abstract

Meningiomas are known to be more common in females than males. They are also known in rare cases to grow in size during pregnancy, which can complicate its management. We describe a 31-year-old Caucasian woman who presented with blurring of her vision and diplopia during the third trimester of her pregnancy. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a small left cavernous sinus meningioma. The patient was treated conservatively until her uncomplicated delivery. A postpartum MRI scan showed complete regression of the suspected meningioma. Currently the patient is contemplating a further pregnancy.

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Figure 1
MRI images of a left sided lateral wall cavernous sinus meningioma coronal flair (a), T1 with contrast (b), and T2 axial (c).
Figure 2
Figure 2
MRI illustrating the patient's meningioma (red): (a) 9 days before induction and (b) 8 months postpartum.
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