Various predisposing factors have been suggested in the formation of meningiomas originating from cap cellsof arachnoids membrane, however head trauma is not included as an etiology. A 84 year old patient with newonset focal seizures secondary to right frontal meningioma was admitted to neurology clinic. His medical historyrevealed major head trauma with right frontal compression fracture which occured 40 years ago. In this casereport, the relationship between meningioma formation and head trauma is discussed.
Alan : Sağlık Bilimleri
Dergi Türü : Uluslararası
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