Authors and affiliation (s):
Shivani Bedarkar1, Deepak Jha2,* , Md. Akbar3, Vedant Kolekar2, Tejas Kawre4, Ashish Jain2
1Department of Pharmacy Practice, ASPM’s K. T. Patil College of Pharmacy, Dharashiv, Maharashtra, INDIA.
2Department of Pharmacology, Shri D. D. Vispute College of Pharmacy & Research Center, Panvel, Maharashtra, INDIA.
3Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Al-Karim University, Katihar, Bihar, INDIA.
4Department of General Surgery, Government Civil Hospital, Dharashiv, Maharashtra, INDIA.
ABSTRACT
Meningiomas, benign tumors arising from the meninges, present unique challenges in treatment due to their varied clinical behaviors and potential for complications. This case report documents the surgical management and early postoperative complications in a 75-year-old male patient with a large meningioma affecting speech production due to its proximity to Broca’s area. Despite meticulous surgical technique and postoperative care, the patient experienced prolonged speech arrest, which persisted beyond initial expectations. This case emphasizes the complexities in managing meningiomas, especially in elderly patients with comorbidities, and highlights the critical considerations in surgical decision-making and postoperative monitoring.
Keywords: Meningioma, Surgical resection, Elderly patients, Speech arrest, Complications, Postoperative care.