Section 19.2: Meningiomas
General Characteristics of Meningiomas
Anatomical localization
Meningiomas tend to grow inside the cranial vault. They are often found within the cerebral falx and tentorium.
Histological Appearance
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Diagnosis
Imaging
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Laboratory Studies
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Interventions
Surgical
Chop it out or do whatever.
Non-surgical
Medications
Methotrexate
Methotrexate will prevent proliferation.
5-fluorouracil
5-fluoruracil will also prevent proliferation, but it has more side-effects.
Radiation
Gamma-knife
Gamma-knife considerations.
Cyberknife
Cyberknife considerations.
Prognosis
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