Primary Extracranial Meningiomas of the Sinonasal Tract: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Background  Primary extracranial meningiomas (PEMs) of the sinonasal tract with no intracranial extension are rare. Our study presents the largest systematic review to date, providing a comprehensive overview and comparison of the characteristics, treatment, and prognosis of PEMs, with comparison to primary intracranial meningiomas (PIMs). Methods  A systematic review was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines on PubMed, Embase, and Google Scholar up to November 1, 2022. A total of 70 documented cases from 64 articles were included. Data analysis was performed to compare low-grade (World Health Organization [WHO] Grade I) and high-grade (Grade II, III) PEMs. Results  Majority of patients were symptomatic with nasal symptoms (72.1%), followed by eye symptoms (41.2

SUBMITTER: Goh XL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11774618 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature