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Spinal cord meningiomas

M M Souweidane1, V Benjamin

  • 1New York University School of Medicine and Medical Center, New York.

Neurosurgery Clinics of North America
|April 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary
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Spinal meningiomas are slow-growing tumors causing neurological deficits. Surgical treatment is effective, and even severe deficits should not prevent therapy for these tumors.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Neurology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Spinal meningiomas typically present with slow-developing symptoms.
  • Patients often exhibit neurological deficits at diagnosis.
  • Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging is the primary diagnostic tool.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the importance of understanding tumor growth and anatomy for safe surgical resection.
  • To highlight the positive outcomes of surgical intervention for spinal meningiomas.
  • To advocate for surgical treatment regardless of preoperative neurological deficit severity.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical presentations and diagnostic methods for spinal meningiomas.
  • Analysis of surgical considerations including tumor characteristics and regional anatomy.

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  • Evaluation of treatment outcomes based on preoperative neurological status.

    • Main Results:

    • Spinal meningiomas are characterized by indolent growth patterns.
    • Neurological deficits vary widely at the time of diagnosis.
    • MR imaging is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
    • Surgical resection is a gratifying treatment modality.

    Conclusions:

    • Safe resection requires thorough knowledge of tumor biology and spinal anatomy.
    • Surgical treatment of spinal meningiomas yields positive results.
    • Therapeutic intervention is recommended even in cases with significant preoperative neurological deficits.