A rare case report: giant meningioma with extracranial extension

Background: Meningioma is the most frequently occurring primary central nervous system (CNS) tumor, and it is typically found during brain imaging. It has a prevalence of 53 per 100,000 people. Extracranial extension in skull-base meningioma is rare and presents a female preponderance Case Description: We presented an Indonesian female who underwent a brain MRI depicting atypical giant meningioma with extracranial extension. The surgery was conducted, and pathological examination confirmed as a typical meningioma WHO grade I. Recognizing and identifying the entity's unique imaging characteristics are paramount in successfully diagnosing and initiating the most effective treatment. Conclusion: This report is expected to help diagnose giant meningioma, which is a rare case, thus reducing the occurrence of misdiagnosis.