meningioma
Also known as intracranial meningioma, meningothelial cell tumor, neoplasm of the meninges, supratentorial meningioma, meningioma by site, Meningeal Tumor, Tumor of Meninges, Tumor of the Meninges
Meningioma, also known as meningeal tumor, is typically a slow-growing tumor that forms from the meninges, the membranous layers surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Symptoms depend on the location and occur as a result of the tumor pressing on nearby tissue. Many cases never produce symptoms. Occasionally seizures, dementia, trouble talking, vision problems, one sided weakness, or loss of bladder control may occur.
Key facts
- Medical condition (new).name
- Meningioma
- Medical condition (new).synonyms
- Meningeal tumor
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- Huge Meningioma.jpg
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- An MRI of the brain, demonstrating the appearance of a meningioma
- Medical condition (new).field
- Neurosurgery, Neuro-oncology
- Medical condition (new).symptoms
- None, seizures, dementia, trouble talking, vision problems, one sided weakness
- Medical condition (new).onset
- Adults
- Medical condition (new).types
- WHO Grade 1, 2, or 3
- Medical condition (new).risks
- Ionizing radiation, family history
- Medical condition (new).diagnosis
- Medical imaging
- Medical condition (new).differential
- Haemangiopericytoma, lymphoma, schwannoma, solitary fibrous tumour, metastasis