Falcine meningioma masquerading as biliary colic - Case report and literature review

J Clin Neurosci. 2021 May:87:66-68. doi: 10.1016/j.jocn.2021.02.004. Epub 2021 Mar 11.

Abstract

Right upper quadrant (RUQ) abdominal pain and discomfort is a common presenting complaint often associated with abdominal pathology. We report a rare presentation of structural intracranial pathology in a patient initially presenting with RUQ abdominal discomfort. While initial investigations concentrating on abdominal causes revealed no likely culprit, progression of symptoms to involve right lower limb weakness eventually prompted the patient's re-presentation and eventual definitive diagnosis. This case depicts a hitherto unreported cause for abdominally-manifested seizures.

Keywords: Abdominal epilepsy; CNS; Falcine meningioma; Right upper quadrant; Seizure.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Pain / etiology
  • Colic*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Meningeal Neoplasms / complications*
  • Meningeal Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Meningioma / complications*
  • Meningioma / pathology*