Pneumosinus dilitans and meningioma: a case series and review of the literature

Neurosurg Focus. 2011 May;30(5):E13. doi: 10.3171/2011.3.FOCUS1113.

Abstract

Pneumosinus dilitans (PSD) is enlargement of the sinuses of the skull base and is frequently seen with meningiomas. Identifying PSD on imaging can assist with operative planning and preparation. Meningiomas associated with PSD are not more commonly high grade, and complete resection is frequently possible.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Male
  • Meningeal Neoplasms / complications
  • Meningeal Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Meningeal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Meningioma / complications
  • Meningioma / diagnosis
  • Meningioma / surgery*
  • Middle Aged
  • Neurosurgical Procedures / methods*
  • Paranasal Sinus Diseases / diagnosis
  • Paranasal Sinus Diseases / etiology
  • Paranasal Sinus Diseases / surgery*
  • Paranasal Sinuses / diagnostic imaging
  • Paranasal Sinuses / pathology*
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Skull Base Neoplasms / complications
  • Skull Base Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Skull Base Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
  • Vision Disorders / etiology
  • Vision Disorders / therapy