Sarcomatosis of the meninges
Sarcomatosis of the meninges
Definition
A rare condition characterized by diffuse spread of sarcoma cells throughout the meninges. The neoplastic cells are derived from meningeal connective tissue. Clinically, this disorder may present as a fulminant pachymeningitis and/or encephalitis.
Also known as meningeal cluster sarcomatosis, meningeal sarcomatosis, meningeal sarcomatosis (morphologic abnormality), meninges sarcomatosis, sarcomatosis of meninges, sarcomatosis of the meninges — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Central nervous system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Meninx | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Meninx | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |