Adult peripheral neuroepithelioma in Meckel's cave

A case of peripheral neuroepithelioma arising from the trigeminal nerve in Meckel's cave is presented. The discussion emphasizes the pathological criteria for the diagnosis of a peripheral neuroepithelioma and the current controversy about the classification of this and related tumors.

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Published inNeurosurgery Vol. 28; no. 2; p. 313
Main Authors Midroni, G, Dhanani, A N, Gray, T, Tucker, W S, Bilbao, J M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.02.1991
Subjects
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Neuroectodermal Tumors, Primitive, Peripheral - pathology
Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms - pathology
Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms - pathology
Sphenoid Sinus
Trigeminal Neuralgia - etiology
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Summary:A case of peripheral neuroepithelioma arising from the trigeminal nerve in Meckel's cave is presented. The discussion emphasizes the pathological criteria for the diagnosis of a peripheral neuroepithelioma and the current controversy about the classification of this and related tumors.
ISSN:0148-396X
DOI:10.1227/00006123-199102000-00025