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International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine
Vol. 6 No. 1(Winter) (2016)

Meningioma - a Cause of Sudden Death

  • YP Babu Raghavendra
  • Sh Rai
  • Sh Bakkannavar M
  • P H Shetty

International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, Vol. 6 No. 1(Winter) (2016), , Page 47-49
https://doi.org/10.22037/ijmtfm.v6i1(Winter).10009 Published 12 February 2016

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Abstract

Background: Sudden unexpected death of an apparently healthy individual is an expected event in the life of a forensic expert. Neurological causes account for only 15% of all sudden deaths of which deaths from an undiagnosed primary intracranial neoplasm is exceptionally rare. Meningioma is a common intracranial tumor and it is rarely associated with sudden, unexpected deaths.

Case Report: We report one such case of sudden death in a 32-year old male with an olfactory meningioma without any prior history of neurological symptoms raising queries regarding the cause of death.

Conclusion: This case illustrates the possibility of meningioma remaining silent till middle age and can present with sudden onset of seizures which may lead to fatality.

Keywords:
  • Sudden Death
  • Intracranial Tumor
  • Meningioma
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Raghavendra, Y. B., Rai, S., M, S. B., & Shetty, P. H. (2016). Meningioma - a Cause of Sudden Death. International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, 6(1(Winter), 47-49. https://doi.org/10.22037/ijmtfm.v6i1(Winter).10009
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