Figure 2: A) The excised tumor measures 4.7 x 3.7 x 3.2 cm in size (indicated by arrow), with adhered dura tissue. Grossly, it is tan and elastic. The cut surface shows tan-whitish area with punctuated hemorrhage. Gritty sensation on palpation is noted. B) There are multiple foci of hemorrhage (white thick arrows) and hemosiderin deposits within the cellular whorls of meningioma (Original magnification: H & E, 100 x). C) Intimate admixture of mature bony trabeculae (indicated by arrow) with tumor cells. (Original magnifi cation: H & E, 100 x). |