When rarity complicates diagnosis: A rare intraventricular tumor in pediatrics

Kajeou, Meriem and Maghrebi, Israe El and Abbas, Salma and Abbas, Yasser (2025) When rarity complicates diagnosis: A rare intraventricular tumor in pediatrics. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 25 (2). pp. 2134-2139. ISSN 2581-9615

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.