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Discontinuation of these treatments often leads to volume stabilization or regression of the tumor.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n\nCase Description<\/jats:title>\nA 42-year-old woman undergoing treatment with nomegestrol acetate (NA) presented with headaches and visual loss in her right eye. She was diagnosed with a large spheno-orbital meningioma invading the sphenoid and ethmoid sinuses, associated with hyperostosis of the sphenoid wing. An initial resection was performed using an extended endonasal approach. Immunohistochemistry confirmed a chondroid meningioma, Grade II, with progestin receptor in 100% of the tumor cell nuclei and a Ki-67 proliferation index of 3\u20135%. NA was immediately stopped on diagnosis. Despite the cessation of the NA, the intraosseous sphenoidal part of the tumor continued to grow, leading to optic nerve compression. A second surgery was performed using a right fronto-temporo-orbito-zygomatic approach. Examination of the dura of the middle fossa showed subtle tumoral infiltration, while the Ki-67% index was estimated at 1%. Examination of the sphenoid bone demonstrated reactive hyperostosis with minimal to no tumor infiltration.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n\nConclusion<\/jats:title>\nThis case illustrates that the proliferative activity of the progestin-associated meningioma does not account for intraosseous progression within the sphenoid bone following cessation of progestin therapy. 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