Massive cystic falcine meningioma presented with slight symptoms: a case report

Abstract

Introduction and importance: Meningiomas are the most common intracranial tumors while their presence with cysts is relatively low. In general, large ones usually present with severe symptoms and have a high recurrence rate even after total resection which is also difficult. Case presentation: The authors present a case of an elderly patient with a large Falcine meningioma associated with peritumoral cysts. The patient presented with mild symptoms despite the tumor’s significant size. Imaging studies revealed a large mass in the falcine region with peritumoral cysts. The patient underwent surgical resection of the tumor, which was completed without complications. Clinical discussion: The atypical presentation of this large Falcine meningioma with peritumoral cysts highlights the variability in clinical manifestations of these tumors. Despite the tumor’s size and the presence of peritumoral cysts, the patient experienced mild symptoms and recovered after relatively easy surgery challenging conventional expectations. Conclusion: The successful outcome of this case demonstrates that even large meningiomas can present with mild symptoms. Medical practitioners should not always link the tumor size to the severity of symptoms, recurrence rate, and complexity of surgery.