Expression of IL-6 and matrix metalloproteinases in a convexity meningiomas with hyperostosis: Case report

Meningiomas are usually benign but can extend to their surroundings, infiltrating skeletal and brain structures. Skull invasion by meningiomas could be associated with adverse outcomes, including progression and recurrence. The molecular mechanisms regulating the invasive potential of these tumors are not well characterized. Here, we describe the clinical, imaging, and neuropsychological characteristics of a patient with a convexity fibrous...