Meningioma

Intracranial meningioma and concomitant cavernous malformation: a series description and review of the literature

Objectives: Intracranial meningioma with concomitant cavernous malformation has been rarely described in the
literature. This study aimed to investigate the correct neurosurgical conduct.
Patients and Methods: We retrieved clinical and radiological data for 39 outpatients or patients that underwent
surgery (mean age: 60 years; n = 25 females) for a single or multiple meningiomas and concomitant single or
multiple cavernous malformations. Cavernous malformations were classified according to Zabramski’s type

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