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. 1975 Feb;38(2):136–142. doi: 10.1136/jnnp.38.2.136

Malignant meningioma metastasizing through the cerebrospinal pathways.

S K Ludwin, F K Conley
PMCID: PMC491876  PMID: 1151393

Abstract

A 53-year old man presented with a malignant meningioma which was incompletely removed. The tumour subsequently metastasized through the cerebrospinal pathways causing clinical signs through invasion of the cranial nerve roots. Microscopically, the metastatic deposits displayed a papillary pattern and increased anaplastic cytological features.

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