What is Meningioma?
Meningioma is a tumor that arises in the meninges, the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. Meningioma is the most common type of tumor that forms in the head. They occur more often in women than in men.
Some meningiomas are known as atypical. These are not considered as either benign or malignant tumors. They have the possibility of becoming malignant. A small number of meningiomas can be cancerous and have the tendency to grow quickly. They also can spread to other parts of the brain or the body.
What are the symptoms of Meningioma?
Headache
Seizures
Blurred vision
Weakness in arms or legs
Speech problems
Numbness
- Exposure to radiation
- Neurofibromatosis type 2
- Any previous injury
- Skull fractures
- Radiation treatment
- Female hormones
- Inherited nervous system disorder
- Obesity
The doctor will conduct a few diagnostic tests
- CT scan
- MRI
- Biopsy to determine if it is benign or malignant