Answer and Discussion of Quiz Set: N-006

3.    Which of the following type of meningiomas are more likely to be seen in younger patients including children?   Answer

A.  Meningothelial meningioma.

B.  Psammomatous meningioma.

C.  Clear cell meningioma.

D.  Fibroblastic

D.  Secretory meningioma.

Answer and Discussion: The answer is (C). Clear cell meningioma has increased incidence in children and younger patients in comparison to other meningiomas. Unlike other meningiomas that have a female predilection, clear cell meningioma has equal incidence in male and female. The other meningioma with increased incidence in younger patients including children is papillary meningioma.

Further Reading:

Ludwin SK, Rubinstein LJ, Russell DS. Papillary meningioma: a malignant variant of meningioma. Cancer. 1975 Oct;36(4):1363-73.