Olfactory groove meningioma

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Headache

Patient Data

Age: 84
Gender: Male
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Large extra axial calcified mass is noted in anterior cranial fossa (olfactory groove) 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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