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Meningiomas

P M Black1

  • 1Neurosurgical Service, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Children's Hospital, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts.

Neurosurgery
|April 1, 1993
PubMed
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This review covers meningioma pathogenesis, surgical techniques, and new treatments like radiation and hormone therapy. Understanding risk factors and tumor characteristics is key for effective management and improved patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Oncology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Meningiomas are tumors arising from the meninges.
  • Risk factors include female sex, ionizing radiation, and neurofibromatosis type 2.
  • Pathological classification focuses on histological subtypes and World Health Organization criteria for recurrence prediction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current literature on meningioma pathogenesis and pathology.
  • To discuss contemporary surgical resection techniques.
  • To explore emerging nonsurgical treatments including radiation and hormone therapy.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent scientific literature on meningiomas.
  • Analysis of diagnostic imaging techniques (CT, MRI, angiography).

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  • Evaluation of surgical outcomes, recurrence rates, and adjuvant therapies.

    • Main Results:

    • Meningioma formation linked to sex hormones and Chromosome 22 deletions.
    • Advanced imaging (CT, MRI) aids diagnosis; embolization is an operative adjunct.
    • Surgical outcomes vary, with significant morbidity and recurrence rates, especially for complex locations.

    Conclusions:

    • Surgical advancements improve resection in challenging areas but carry risks.
    • Histopathological features and degree of resection significantly impact recurrence.
    • Radiation and hormonal therapies show promise as adjuncts or future treatments for meningiomas.