Meningiomas(Benign, Atypical and

Malignant or Anaplastic)

By:

Marquis Sparrow

The History of Meningiomas

This tumor was first established in 1730. First triumphant in1878 and repeated in 1904. 1938 the book “Meningiomas” The book reviewed 313 cases Categorized as Benign, Atypical, Malignant, or

Anaplastic

Causes of Meningiomas

Not clear on what

exactly causes

Meningiomas Radiation (people who

undergo radiation

to the brain) Cell Mutates/Alter

In the meninges

Symptoms of Meningiomas

Seizures Visual changes Hearing loss Changes in thinking Arm and/or leg weakness Headaches Nausea Vomiting

Benign Meningiomas

Usually Harmless Not cancerous

Atypical Meningiomas

Grow more rapidly than benign

Have a higher chance of growing back

Malignant or Anaplastic Meningiomas

Form of CANCER!! Also more likely to grow back

Surgery!!

Starting surgery, the skull is cut open.

During the doctors cautiously remove the tumor.

After the wound is then stapled\stitched closed as shown.

Surgery Complications!! Accumulation of fluid 20% develop

seizures after surgery

neurologic problems

(muscle weakness, speech problems, or difficulty with coordination)

increased risk of blood clots

Radiation Treatment

Radiation Therapy

High energy x-rays to damage tumor cells

Usually after surgery recovery

Side Effects of Radiation Therapy

May damage nearby Brain Tissue

Cant stop all tumor cells from growing

Hair loss Mild Fatigue Mild skin redness

or irritation

The End

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By :

Marquis Sparrow