Meningioma is the most common type of tumor that develops in the head. The tumor grows from the meninges, the membranes (thin layers of tissue) surrounding your brain and spinal cord. Most ...

A meningioma was discovered in a 76-year-old woman in 2016. Since the tumor was asymptomatic, benign, and not significantly space-occupying, the decision was taken to simply monitor the meningioma.

Optic nerve sheath meningiomas (ONMs) are rare tumors that arise from the protective sheath surrounding the optic nerve. These tumors can lead to significant visual impairment, making their ...

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has advised that the product information for ...

One notable case involved a collision tumor consisting of an atypical meningioma and glioblastoma ... the protective coverings of the brain and spinal cord. Leptomeninges: The two inner layers ...

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has advised that the product information for ...

While these tumors are often called "benign," their location means they can compress the brain and spinal cord and lead ... to adequately warn women of the meningioma risk. "We want women to ...

There have been 32 cases of meningioma reported in 20 years globally, however none have been reported in South Africa.

Tumors known to respond less favorably, such as meningiomas, are characterized by lower levels of glucocorticoid receptors. In addition, the level of edema associated with a meningioma is ...