Olfactory groove meningioma

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Headache and mental confusion

Patient Data

Age: 70
Gender: Male
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Large extra-axial enhancing mass is noted in anterior cranial fossa (olfactory groove) with surrounding edema, which is compatible with meningioma. 

Case Discussion

Meningiomas are located anywhere that meninges are found, and 10% of them are seen in olfactory groove/planum sphenoidale.

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