It's not your "run of the mill" meningioma: characteristics differentiating low-grade from high-grade meningeal tumors

J Neurosci Nurs. 2009 Jun;41(3):124-8; quiz 129-30.

Abstract

Approximately 30% of primary brain tumors are meningiomas; 90% of these are benign. The remaining 10% have aggressive pathological features and significantly higher recurrence rates. Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy, and other medical therapies. Management of these patients involves vigilant neuroradiological imaging, follow-up visits, symptom management, and ongoing patient and family teaching. Even with aggressive treatment modalities, morbidity and mortality rates remain high.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Brain Neoplasms / classification*
  • Brain Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Brain Neoplasms / therapy
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Meningioma / classification*
  • Meningioma / diagnosis*
  • Meningioma / therapy
  • Neoplasm Invasiveness / pathology*
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Neurosciences
  • Nurse's Role
  • Oncology Nursing