Meningioma with chronic uncal herniation: a missed neurosurgical emergency
Mohammad Ghazi Abdoh·Ahmed Adel Farag·Zaina Brinji·A Kamar·Balgees Ajlan·Alaa Alkhotani·Hussein Kheshaifati·Yoseri Jameel Alhamss
Abstract Background The association between chronic uncal herniation and meningioma is not well recognized. This rare presentation may represent a missed neurosurgical emergency. We report a case series of eight meningiomas with this unusual radiological finding, including patients’ clinical presentations, imaging characteristics, operative challenges, and surgical and neurological outcomes. Factors contributing to delays in seeking medical care, slow-track referrals, and their subsequent impact