Cutaneous meningioma
Cutaneous meningioma, also known as heterotopic meningeal tissue, [1] and rudimentary meningocele[1]) is a developmental defect, and results from the presence of meningocytes outside the calvarium.[2]: 622
| Cutaneous meningioma | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Rudimentary meningocele, heterotopic meningeal tissue |
| Specialty | Dermatology |
See also
References
- Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 978-1-4160-2999-1.
- James, William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. (10th ed.). Saunders. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
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