what are the chances of livin throw a meningioma sergery?
what are the chances of a childed living throw meningioma sergery
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Agree with Denisedds.
The chances of a child living through surgery for a meningioma are excellent. (
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Have you or anyone you know had a meningioma?
My mom had a meningioma last year ( a benign brain tumor.) She had neurosurgery last year, and came out of her surgery having seizures focussed in the right side of her body. This left her unable to use her right side until she got rehabilitation. She still has numbness on that side. Other than numbness on her right side she is ok.... Does anyone have any personal experience with this or know anyways to help numbness??
Thanks:D
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no one in my family *knock on wood*. sorry to hear about your mother's, and your family's suffering though. and isn't that the type of stuff your mother's doctor and physical therapist should inform you of? Unfortunately, the numbness is a result of nerve damage and can only heal over time or be permanently damaged. I hope that your mother's case is the former. Good luck and I'll pray for your family. (
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Is surgery the only treatment for a meningioma?
Depending on size and site, most meningiomas requires surgery or radioactive ablation. (
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Can NEUROCYSTICERCOSIS ever be mistaken for a MENINGIOMA?
I suppose it's possible but neurocysticercosis is extremely rare in the developed world. Meningioma is uncommon but nowhere near as rare as neurocysticercosis, assuming the patient has not contracted tapeworm and has allowed it to progress for years. (
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after the meningioma sergury right side of my face left with a bump a lots of pain?
no body gives me an naswer some doctors say i have to live like this and drink medicine for distruve nerves all my life serious i cant live like this is more to say but ill be writing all day about all the doctors i have seen please help me i cant live like this
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See a Pain Specialist. They are Drs that just treat pain. They can help you. (
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what is this ?parietal parasagittal meningioma?
right parietal parasagittal meningioma?
im at work and cant bill this correctly because i cant find what it is/or means on the meddictionary we usually use.
please help
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Meningioma is a type of brain tumor -- arising out of the meninges, which are tissues covering the brain.
"parietal" and "parasagittal" are descriptors for the location of the tumor. Parietal means it's near the parietal lobes of the brain (the ones near the top of the brain on either side), and parasagittal means near the midline (which runs front-to-back, separating the left side of the brain from the right).
The ICD-9 code is 225.2, if that helps. (
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Are Meningioma "BrainTumors" any or somewhat dangerous?
I was found with one thru a cat scan, but the doctor never mentioned it. I only found out when I picked up my medical records and read it. So are they not serious? Mine was only 1/4 of an inch.
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About 95% of meningiomas are benign and they are slow growing ... but! size doesn't matter as much as location! Some people do have meningiomas that do not continue to grow however many are only discovered because of the symptoms that can develope. There is no room for anything extra in our skull and "benign" is a misnomer when it comes to these -astardly tumours.
It is absolutely off-the-wall that your Doctor did not tell you it was there! If he/she knew what they were doing (!!!!!!), you would be lined up for an MRI at 6 months to follow this meningioma to see if it is growing or not. It would be interesting to know why you had a cat scan ... there are many, many symptoms that are not acknowledged by the everyday physician as tumour symptoms. The "neuro- specialists" are the people who can help you and you should request a referral to a neurologist.
Search the Brain Tumour Association. (
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what is the treatment for a meningioma?
Generally surgical removal and radiotherapy. (
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Does anyone know anything about meningioma tumours ? I have read about them on the web, personal experiences ?
Meningiomas
Most brain tumours are named after the type of cells from which they develop. A meningioma is a tumour of the meninges, which are the protective membranes around the brain and spinal cord
A meningioma can start in any part of the brain or spinal cord, but the most common sites are the cerebral hemispheres of the brain, made up of the four lobes
Most meningiomas are benign. Malignant meningiomas are extremely rare.
Meningiomas make up nearly 1 in 5 of all primary brain tumours. They are most likely to be found in middle-aged or elderly adults. Meningiomas are more common in women than in men.
Causes of a meningioma
As with most brain tumours, the cause of a meningioma is unknown. Research is being carried out into possible causes.
Signs and symptoms
Meningiomas are usually slow-growing tumours and the main symptoms arise from increased pressure within the skull (raised intracranial pressure). This may be due to a blockage in the ventricles (fluid-filled spaces of the brain) that leads to a build-up of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). CSF is the fluid that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord. The increased pressure may also be caused by swelling around the tumour itself.
Raised intracranial pressure can cause headaches, sickness (vomiting) and visual problems. Changes in behaviour and personality are general signs of a brain tumour. Epileptic fits can be an early symptom.
Meningiomas can grow in different parts of the brain and symptoms will relate to the area of the brain that is affected.
A tumour in the frontal lobe of the brain may cause gradual changes in mood and personality. There may also be paralysis on one side of the body (hemiparesis).
If the left side of the brain is affected, there may be problems with speech, such as slurring or muddling of words.
A tumour in the temporal lobe of the brain may cause problems with coordination and memory loss.
If the parietal lobe of the brain is affected, writing and other such activities may be difficult. Hemiparesis may also be present. Fits (seizures) often occur in people with a meningioma.
Neurological examinations (nerve tests) Usually you will have a neurological examination to assess any effect of the tumour on your nervous system.
CT (computerised tomography) scan A CT scan takes a series of x-rays which build up a three-dimensional picture of the inside of the body. The scan is painless but takes from 10–30 minutes. CT scans use a small amount of radiation, which will be very unlikely to harm you and will not harm anyone you come into contact with. You will be asked not to eat or drink for at least four hours before the scan. A CT scan may be used to identify exactly where the tumour is or to check for any spread of the cancer.
Most people who have a CT scan are given a drink or injection to allow particular areas to be seen more clearly. This may make you feel hot all over. Before having the injection or drink, it is important to tell the person doing this test if you are allergic to iodine or have asthma.
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan This test is similar to a CT scan, but uses magnetism instead of x-rays to build up a detailed picture of areas of your body. During the scan you will be asked to lie very still on the couch inside a long tube for about 30 minutes. It is painless but can be uncomfortable, and some people feel a bit claustrophobic during the scan. It is also noisy, but you will be given earplugs or headphones.
Some people are given an injection of dye into a vein in the arm, but this usually does not cause any discomfort.
Angiogram This test involves an injection of a dye to show up the blood vessels in the brain. The dye is injected through a thin, flexible tube (catheter) that is inserted into an artery in the groin, arm or neck. A series of x-rays are taken. Your nurse or doctor will explain this test to you in more detail.
Biopsy To confirm the exact type of tumour, a sample of cells may be taken from the tumour and examined under a microscope. Your doctor will discuss with you whether this is necessary in your case, and what the operation involves. Meningiomas can usually be clearly shown by scans and so a biopsy is rarely necessary.
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my 62 yr old mom has frontal meningioma, & none cancer legions & asbestons in lungs what is danger in anesthi
wondering if gamma nife surgery is option & safest way to go
any input greatly apreciated. also she was told to wait 1 month before more tests..is this too long?..she has had some memory problems...slurred speach.....i am worried about her driving etc.....please advise .
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I answered your other question. I had surgery to remove a golf ball sized meningioma 4 years ago, very successfully.
I did a bunch of research on gamma knife, cyber knife, and other forms of radiation treatments. In my case it was not an option because the tumor was attached to my optic nerves and would have destroyed my vision. No treatment is "safe". Radiation is not safe, brain surgery is not safe. You have to find the most appropriate treatment for the location and size of the tumor and for the symptoms caused by the tumor. In my case the surgeon was successful in removing all of my tumor and I haven't had any recurrence in 4 years.
Sometimes the surgeon knows going in that only part of the tumor can be removed without causing too much risk to the patient. In those cases some form of radiation can be used to "zap" the remaining tumor.
I would find having gamma knife as an only treatment too risky, only because without removing at least part of the tumor for biopsy, they cannot give a definate diagnosis of meningioma and grade the tumor.
You don't have to wait a month. Your mother's symptoms sound serious, she could be having some seizure activity caused by the tumor. Do your own research, talk to your family doctor about getting second and third opinions. Get your own copies of her scans and all medical records.
Some top ranking hospitals will give an opinion if you or your doctor send them the MRI's.
If anyone tells you a meningioma isn't serious, ask them how they would feel if it was their own mother.
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