Extensive Oedema Surrounding Meningioma

Abstract

Italian

We report a case of intracranial meningioma surrounded by severe oedema, unusually extending to the anterior segment of the internal capsule. The possible mechanisms involved in oedema formation are discussed.

Keywords

meningioma brain oedema internal capsule

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