Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery

Therapeutic Aspect of Foramen Magnum Meningioma an Experience of Sub-Saharan Africa, about One Case and Review of the Literature

A. Diop

Department of Neurosurgery, Cheikh Anta Diop University, Army Training Hospital, Dakar, Senegal.

M. Malangu

Department of Neurosurgery, Cheikh Anta Diop University, Army Training Hospital, Dakar, Senegal.

I. Tine

Department of Neurosurgery, Cheikh Anta Diop University, Army Training Hospital, Dakar, Senegal.

S. Diouf

Department of Neurosurgery, Cheikh Anta Diop University, Army Training Hospital, Dakar, Senegal.

B. Lounceny Fatoumata

Department of Neurosurgery, Cheikh Anta Diop University, Army Training Hospital, Dakar, Senegal.

C. Mualaba *

Department of Neurosurgery, Cheikh Anta Diop University, Army Training Hospital, Dakar, Senegal.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.

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Abstract

Meningiomas of the foramen magnum (MFM) are a neurosurgical challenge due to their central and deep location and also their close relationship with the vital vasculonerveous structures that pass through the occipital hole. We report a case of a 62 year old patient complaining about spastic hemiparesis, in whom the clinical exam and Magnetic Resonance Imaging concluded with foramen magnum’s meningioma which presented a therapeutic challenge for us.

Keywords: Meningioma, foramen magnum, completes exeresis.

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