When rarity complicates diagnosis: A rare intraventricular tumor in pediatrics

Introduction: Meningiomas are rare tumors in children, accounting for around 3% of all pediatric brain tumors. Among them, primary intraventricular meningiomas (PIM) are even more exceptional, with an estimated incidence of between 0.5% and 5% of all meningiomas.

This article presents a case of intraventricular meningioma in a 7-year-old child, with a review of the literature.

Case Report: We report the case of an intraventricular meningioma in a 7-year-old child. He presented with symptoms of intracranial hypertension, and a cerebral MRI revealed an enhanced tumor at the intraventricular level of the right lateral ventricle. After surgical excision, histology showed a WHO grade I transitional meningioma. The postoperative course was favorable, with satisfactory radiological and clinical control.

Conclusion: Intraventricular meningiomas are rare in the pediatric population. These tumors are often large and aggressive when they occur in children. The management of these tumors is a surgical challenge.