@Article{Matyja2006,
journal="Folia Neuropathologica",
issn="1641-4640",
volume="44",
number="1",
year="2006",
title="Chordoid meningiomas of a different histopathological pattern. A report of two cases",
abstract=" Chordoid meningioma is an uncommon histopathological variant of meningioma with a peculiar chordoma-like appearance. Its association with systemic inflammatory disorder linked to Castleman\’s syndrome was confirmed in the majority of young patients, however such a relationship in adults remains enigmatic. We report two cases of chordoid meningiomas in adult patients without manifestation of Castleman\’s syndrome. One tumour was almost totally composed of chordoma-like areas whereas the second one exhibited the unique combination of chordoma- and chondroma-like pattern. This is the first description of chordoid meningioma combined with extensive cartilaginous metaplasia. Both tumours exhibited histological evidence of infiltrative growth, accompanied by a relatively high proliferative index within structures of chordoid appearance. The designation of the chordoid component in meningioma is very important as this subtype of meningioma exhibits a more aggressive biological behaviour and higher risk of recurrence.",
author="Matyja, Ewa
and Grajkowska, Wiesława
and Łazarczyk, Marzena
and Marchel, Michał
and Czernicki, Tomasz",
pages="34--41",
url="https://www.termedia.pl/Chordoid-meningiomas-of-a-different-histopathological-pattern-A-report-of-two-cases,20,5685,1,1.html"
}