Meningioma
Meningioma is the most common form of brain tumor affecting non-glia
tissues. It comprises about 15% of cancer cases.
This form of brain cancer affects mostly adult women, with peak
age of 50 years. Meningioma, as its name implies, is cancer of
the meninges, a membrane that covers the brain. It is usually
a benign tumor that can grow to invade the skull and compress
the underlying brain tissue.
Location of Meningioma
Meningioma usually affect the following locations:
- Parasagittal area
- Sphenoidal ridge
- Base of the skull
- Cerebellopontile angle
- Spinal canal
Symptoms
The symptoms of meningioma include:
- Headache
- Seizure
- Vomiting
- Changes in mental activity
- Hearing loss
- Stiff neck
- Uncontrolled movement or ataxia
Depending on the location of the tumor, meningioma may also have
the following symptoms:
| Location |
Symptoms |
| Sphenoidal ridge and optic nerve |
Visual change and papilledema |
| Prefrontal parasagittal |
Personality and behavioral changes |
| Motor cortex |
Changes in movement, uncoordinated movement |
| Anterior fossa |
Headache, vision loss |
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