Pediatric nondura-based clear cell meningioma of the cauda equina: case report and review of literature

Abstract

Although spinal meningiomas are uncommon in children, clear cell meningioma has been described as the most common variant of spinal meningiomas in the pediatric age group. 24 cases of pediatric spinal clear call meningioma have been reported in the literature. We report one case and review the literature regarding pediatric spinal clear cell meningioma.

Keywords:

• Clear cell meningioma
• Cauda equina
• pediatric spinal tumor
• nondura-based meningioma

Ethics

The study has been approved by the local ethics committee. The patient has also given informed consent.

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The authors declare no conflicts of interest associated with this manuscript.

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This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commertial, or not-for-profit sectors.