Un meningiomas It is a brain tumor that occurs in the meninges, the membrane that covers the brain and gives the tumor its name.
El 90% of meningiomas are benign and very slow-growing, which makes diagnosis difficult. Furthermore, the symptoms that occur, which we'll discuss later, are often confused with other types of diseases.
El meningiomas It can appear anywhere in the meninges. However, about 90% of these tumors are intracranial. The rest are located in the vertebral region. Generally, their spread is limited to the meninges, but occasionally they can invade the brain.
Symptoms of meningioma
Meningioma, being a very slow-growing tumor, usually presents few symptoms. Furthermore, the symptoms They usually appear gradually and very subtlyThis means that sometimes there are hardly any noticeable changes in the patient's behavior. The most common symptoms of meningioma are:
- Vision problemsThe patient may lose vision at certain times throughout their daily life. They may also experience gradual vision loss, meaning they may begin to see blurrily until they lose it altogether.
- Headaches which can be confused with a headache or migraine. These pains, which are sporadic, can become constant over time.
- Memory problems when remembering events from the past.
- loss of smell.
- Loss of sensation in arms and legs.
- Difficulty in coordination when moving the limbs.
- epileptic seizuresThis is the most common symptom. The cerebral cortex lies beneath the meninges, and the irritation caused by the meningioma can trigger the seizure.
Discovery
For the diagnosis of meningioma, in the Doctor Mosqueira Clinic, we will perform different medical tests.
Our neurosurgeon, Bernardo Mosqueira will perform a thorough neurological examination, followed by so-called imaging tests such as magnetic resonance (RM) and the CT scan (TC).
In some cases, these tests may be supplemented with a biopsy to rule out other diseases and confirm meningioma.
Treatment of meningioma
The appropriate treatment for meningioma will depend on different factors such as:
- The size and location.
- The growth rate of meningioma.
- The patient's health status.
- The age of the patient.
Not all meningiomas require immediate surgery, as the intervention depends primarily on the growth rate. If the meningioma is very small and asymptomatic, surgery may not be necessary. However, at the Doctor Mosqueira Clinic, we recommend ongoing monitoring to assess its progress.
In case of intervention, in our medical center, we currently have minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques which facilitate the patient's rapid recovery.
For more information on the diagnosis and treatment of meningioma, you can call 951 00 66 38.
