Primary pulmonary meningioma presenting as lung metastasis

Authors
de Perrot, M Kurt, AM Robert, J Spiliopoulos, A
Citation
M. De Perrot et al., Primary pulmonary meningioma presenting as lung metastasis, SC CARDIOVA, 33(2), 1999, pp. 121-123
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
SCANDINAVIAN CARDIOVASCULAR JOURNAL
ISSN journal
14017431 → ACNP
Volume
33
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
121 - 123
Database
ISI
SICI code
1401-7431(1999)33:2<121:PPMPAL>2.0.ZU;2-S
Abstract
A benign primary pulmonary meningioma, an extremely rare tumour, was incide ntally detected in a 57-year-old woman in association with a contralateral pulmonary adenocarcinoma. The meningioma was initially suspected to be a me tastasis. Both tumours were excised, with excellent outcome. Anatomic featu res of primary pulmonary meningioma and differential diagnosis are discusse d.