Meningioma

Meningioma is a benign tumor that develops from cells of the arachnoid membrane of the brain or spinal cord. These are the most common brain tumors, accounting for about 20-30% of all intracranial neoplasms.

Meningiomas are more common in women aged 40 to 70 years. The causes of meningioma are unknown. Sometimes meningioma develops in some genetic syndromes.

According to localization, meningiomas are distinguished as convexital (located on the convexital surface of the cerebral hemispheres), tentorial (located in the tentorial region), anterior/middle cranial fossa, etc.

Clinical manifestations of meningioma depend on the location and size of the tumor. Headache, vomiting, visual and hearing impairment, and paresis of the limbs may occur.

Diagnosis of meningioma is based on MRI/CT scans of the brain with contrast. Treatment includes surgical removal of the tumor; for meningiomas that are inaccessible to surgery, radiation therapy can be performed. The prognosis with timely treatment is favorable.

Meningioma (Latin meningioma or German Meningiome) is a tumor of the meninges, which usually originates in the area of ​​the meningeal vessels.

Damage to meningioma can lead to brain inflammation and other complications. To prevent complications or promptly