Presentation
Headache and bilateral upper limb paresthesia
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Foramen magnum meningioma
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Dorsal foramen magnum mass is seen compressing the cervicomedullary junction and upper cervical cord. Post contrast images appear to have limited contrast (note paucity of mucosal enhancement) and as such a comment on enhancement characteristics of this mass is difficult. Mega-cisterna magna is incidentally noted.
Case Discussion
Meningiomas are a common primary intracranial neoplasm but location at the foramen magnum is uncommon - accounting for ~2.5% (range 1.8-3.2%) of meningiomas 1.