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Meningioma

Benign tumors of the meninges covering the brain and spinal cord

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What is Meningioma?

Meningiomas arise from arachnoid cap cells and most are WHO grade 1 (benign), with smaller proportions being grade 2 (atypical) or grade 3 (anaplastic).

Common locations include convexity, parasagittal, sphenoid wing, olfactory groove, tuberculum sellae, cerebellopontine angle, and spinal.

Many are incidentally discovered and may be managed with observation if asymptomatic and stable.

Surgical resection offers potential cure when complete removal with dural attachment (Simpson grade 1) is achieved.

Symptoms

Headaches, often chronic and progressive.
Focal neurological deficits based on tumor location (weakness, visual loss, hearing impairment).
New-onset seizures, particularly with convexity or parasagittal lesions.
Personality or cognitive changes in frontal meningiomas.
Cranial nerve dysfunction in skull base locations.
Anosmia (loss of smell) in olfactory groove meningiomas.

Risk Factors

Female sex (2 to 3 times more common than in men).
Age 40 to 70 years peak incidence.
Prior therapeutic ionizing radiation to the head.
Neurofibromatosis type 2 with multiple meningiomas.
Hormonal influences (estrogen and progesterone receptor expression).
Obesity and increased body mass index.

When to See a Doctor?

If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical attention promptly:

  • New-onset headaches with focal neurological symptoms or seizures.
  • Progressive visual or hearing loss, especially in skull base lesions.
  • Incidental imaging finding requiring neurosurgical consultation for management planning.

Treatment Methods

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MRI with contrast for tumor characterization, location, and dural tail identification.
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Observation with serial imaging for small asymptomatic tumors.
03
Microsurgical resection aiming for Simpson grade 1 to 2 removal with dural and bone resection when feasible.
04
Stereotactic radiosurgery (Gamma Knife, CyberKnife) for small tumors or residual disease.
05
Fractionated radiotherapy for subtotal resection, atypical (grade 2), or anaplastic (grade 3) meningiomas.
06
Skull base approaches with cranial nerve monitoring and vascular preservation for complex locations.

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