SAGE Publications, Neuroradiology Journal, The, 5(25), p. 598-603, 2012
DOI: 10.1177/197140091202500514
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Meningioma is one of the most common spinal extramedullary tumors, largely intradural. An extradural localization is possible but less frequent. There are two morphologically different types of meningioma: one is round, and the other is the “en-plaque” form, that grows along the dura mater like a sheet. The “en-plaque” form, is unusual. We report on an unusual case of epidural and extraspinal “en-plaque” meningioma, describing the MRI and CT features and discussing the possible principal differential diagnosis (neurolymphomatosis, plexiform neurofibromas/schwannomas and metastasis).