Meningioma Services

Meningiomas are generally slow-growing benign tumors that originate in the meninges — the membranes that cover and surround the brain. Meningiomas are located outside the brain but as the tumor grows it can press on the underlying brain and adjacent nerves and cause neurological symptoms and disability. They can be located anywhere in the intracranial compartment and are often associated with brain swelling or edema.

Meningiomas are generally diagnosed in the fifth to the seventh decade of life. Meningiomas are more common in women.

The size of meningioma varies from very small tumors to formidable size tumors. Around 80% of meningiomas are benign or grade 1, the remaining 20% are called atypical or grade 2 and they have an increased risk of recurrence after treatment. A malignant variety of meningioma is a rare occurrence

The signs and symptoms associated with meningiomas tumor are gradual and directly related to the location of the tumor and which part of the brain or which nerves the tumor is pressing upon.

Common signs include:

• Vision difficulties – Blurriness, double vision, or loss of peripheral vision
• Headache – New onset of headache which can be localized to the site of the tumor.
• Seizures
• Hearing loss, dizziness, or balance difficulties
• Arm and/or leg weakness
• Loss of sensation
• Speech difficulties
• Behavioral changes
• Memory loss
• Loss of smell
• Swallowing difficulties
• Dysphonia (voice changes)
• Facial numbness or pain
• Facial paralysis or weakness (droop face)

As Meningioma Surgeons, we look forward to seeing you and providing you with the finest of care. Please call for an appointment.