En plaque meningioma - sphenoid wing

Discussion:

MRI features of en plaque meningioma. It is a rare tumor that commonly affects the sphenoidal ridge. It infiltrates the dura and bone, with resultant hyperostosis. It results in inward bowing and thickening of lateral orbital wall with extraconal soft tissue component encroaching upon retrobulbar structures and resulting in proptosis. It has more malignant potential than usual meningioma.

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