Meningioma, cutaneous D32.9

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Extremely rare dermal or subcutaneous tumour, 2-10 cm in size, originating from the meninges. A distinction is made between primary meningiomas existing from birth, and secondary meningiomas, e.g. those arising after cell transplantation due to injuries or operations.

Localization
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Forehead, capillitium or trunk (paravertebral).

Histology
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Sharply defined cell islands in a dense hyaline stroma. The cells have large, oval, vesicular nuclei. No invasive growth.

Therapy
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Excision in the healthy.

Progression/forecast
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Benign.

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Neural tumors;

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Excision;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020