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Cognitive functioning in meningioma patients: a systematic review
Ikram Meskal1, Karin Gehring2,3, Geert-Jan M Rutten4
1Department of Cognitive Neuropsychology, Tilburg University, Warandelaan 2, PO Box 90153, 5000 LE, Tilburg, The Netherlands.
Journal of Neuro-Oncology
|April 7, 2016
Summary
Meningioma patients often experience cognitive deficits before and after surgery. While some improvement is noted post-surgery, cognitive impairments persist compared to healthy individuals, impacting quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Oncology
- Cognitive Psychology
Background:
- Meningiomas are primary tumors of the central nervous system.
- Cognitive functioning is a critical aspect of quality of life for patients with brain tumors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review cognitive functioning in meningioma patients.
- To evaluate findings and methodological aspects of studies on cognitive function before and after meningioma treatment.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of studies indexed in PubMed and Web of Science until December 2015.
- Inclusion criteria applied to 1012 initially identified articles, with 11 meeting the criteria.
- Analysis of methodological limitations including assessment timing, test selection, and definition of cognitive impairment.
Main Results:
- Most meningioma patients exhibit cognitive deficits in multiple domains prior to surgery.
- Cognitive functioning generally improves after surgical intervention.
- Persistent cognitive impairments are observed in various domains when compared to healthy controls.
Conclusions:
- Meningioma patients frequently experience significant cognitive deficits.
- Post-surgical cognitive improvement occurs, but deficits often remain.
- Future research should address methodological limitations to improve understanding and patient outcomes.
Keywords:
AttentionCognitionExecutive functionsMemoryMeningiomaNeuropsychologicalNeurosurgeryRadiotherapy
