Dura mater infiltration is the main growth pattern of meningiomas. Local recurrence may occur in any type of meningioma, but it is more likely so in atypical meningiomas. Therefore, a wide resection of tumor cell-invaded dura mater is necessary to avoid recurrence. DuraGen (an artificial dural substitute) can be used for dural reconstruction in meningiomas. Here, we report a rare case of a patient with atypical meningioma that invaded into the DuraGen-derived mature dura mater. A 66-year-old female showed a three-time recurrence of atypical meningioma. Simpson grade I resection (en bloc tumor with autologous dura mater and DuraGen-derived dura mater resection) was achieved at the 3rd recurrence. Collagen fibers running regularly and transversely were observed in the DuraGen-derived dura mater resembling the autologous meningeal layer. Meningioma cell invasion, displayed by occasional EMA immunostaining, was observed in the DuraGen-derived dura mater. This case indicates that meningioma cells may invade and survive in the DuraGenderived dura mater. Whether or not DuraGen is not appropriate as a dural substitute remains unanswered. Further experiences are needed to validate these findings in large sample sizes.
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