Sphenoid Wing en plaque meningiomas: Surgical results and recurrence rates

摘要

Background:Sphenoid wing en plaque meningiomas are a subgroup of meningiomas defined by its particular sheet-like dural involvement and its disproportionately large bone hyperostosis. En plaque meningiomas represent 2-9% of all meningiomas and they are mainly located in the sphenoid wing. Total surgical resection is difficult and therefore these tumors have high recurrence rates.