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Axial view of the patient's computed tomography sca. (a) Contrast-enhanced computed tomography; (b) bone window
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F1
The purely extra-axial lesion was isodense with brain tissue, and only the inner surface took up contrast, likely due to the involvement of the dura [Figure 1].
Intraoperative findings of the lesion. (a) The tumor was noted to have a well-demarcated fibrous outer capsule, with erosion of the pericranium, and tight dura adherence; (b) the lesion received its main blood supply from the engorged middle meningeal artery; (c) superior view of the lesion; (d) inferior view of the lesion
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The dura defect was closed using an artificial tissue dura, and we proceeded with primary closure of the scalp [Figure 2].