Meningioma, cutaneousD32.9

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

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.

LocalizationThis section has been translated automatically.

Forehead, capillitium or trunk (paravertebral).

HistologyThis section has been translated automatically.

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

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Excision in the healthy.

Progression/forecastThis section has been translated automatically.

Benign.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer