Rare congenital meningothelial hamartoma of the scalp with progressive growth

Childs Nerv Syst. 2018 Nov;34(11):2329-2331. doi: 10.1007/s00381-018-3866-y. Epub 2018 Jun 18.

Abstract

Scalp lesions are common pediatric findings that present for neurosurgical evaluation and management. The majority will be benign. Meningothelial hamartomas represent a rare subset of congenital cutaneous lesions with the potential for intracranial extension and microscopic infiltration of the surrounding tissues. The authors report in this paper a case of meningothelial hamartoma of the scalp that demonstrated serial growth and invasion of the scalp. The degree of microscopic involvement and growth necessitated close follow-up and repeat excision.

Keywords: Meningothelial hamartoma; Pediatric; Scalp mass.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Hamartoma / congenital*
  • Hamartoma / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Scalp / pathology
  • Scalp Dermatoses / congenital*
  • Scalp Dermatoses / pathology*